Early-Season Hurricanes: Where June Storms Typically Form and Why Activity Has Increased

As the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, insurance professionals must stay alert—even in what is traditionally considered a slower start to the season. June has historically averaged just one named storm every one to two years, but recent years have seen a noticeable uptick in early activity. In fact, four of the last five Junes have produced multiple named storms, many forming dangerously close to the U.S. coastline.

Early-season storms like Tropical Storm Allison (2001) and Claudette (2021) prove that even without hurricane-force winds, June systems can bring destructive flooding, storm surge, and severe weather across the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. The first weeks of hurricane season also highlight how unpredictability is growing—2024’s Hurricane Beryl became the easternmost June hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, forming well outside its usual development zone.

For claims adjusters and industry professionals, staying ahead of storm threats is critical. That’s why Claims Pages offers Storm Watch, a centralized tool that monitors hurricane activity in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins. Storm Watch also delivers up-to-date weather watches, warnings, and advisories nationwide—including real-time earthquake alerts. It’s an essential resource for tracking developing threats and preparing response strategies before landfall.

With storm patterns evolving and intensifying earlier each year, make Storm Watch part of your daily toolkit throughout hurricane season—and beyond.