List of storms named Dean

Last updated June 24, 2024

The name Dean was used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Dean (1983), struck the coast of Virginia, causing minor erosion and flooding
Hurricane Dean (1989), passed over Bermuda, causing $8.9 million in damage and 16 injuries
Tropical Storm Dean (1995), caused significant flooding damage to Chambers County, Texas, but 1 death
Tropical Storm Dean (2001), caused $7.7 million in damage to Puerto Rico and minimal damage to the U.S. Virgin Islands
Hurricane Dean (2007), a Cape-Verde hurricane that made landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula at Category 5 strength

The name was retired after 2007, and was replaced by Dorian in the 2013 season.

In the Southeastern Indian Ocean:

Cyclone Dean (1980), which struck Western Australia and caused substantial damage to Port Hedland

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