Atlantic Canal Hurricanes r Hurricane Season for the Canal started on June 1 - November 30. This year the season started early than expected even powerful than epected. This year, the storms formed in May 22, 2012. Here is the order of the storms. < > First Storm: May 22, 2012 Last storm Dissapted: Season Still Active Storngest Storms: Elisha-878mbar(hPa)(27.77) 185mph Total Depressions: 0 Total Storms: 6 Hurricanes: 3 Major hurricanes( Cat 3+): 3 Total fatalities: 15 direct 10 Indirect Total damage ~ $21 billion Content 1 Seasonal forecasts 1.1 Pre-season forecasts 1.2 Mid-season forecasts Source 8