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Due to the death & destruction caused by Hurricane Camille the name was indefinitely retired after the 1969 hurricane season.

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What was the name of the first retired hurricane?

The first retired hurricane name was Hurricane Carol in 1954.


What is the first retired hurricane of Atlantic Ocean?

Hurricane names are retired by the World Meteorological Organization when a storm is particularly deadly or costly. The first retired Atlantic hurricane name was Carol, which occurred in 1954.


Which hurricane name has not been retired?

Many have not been retired - the ones we still use.


Is hurricane Stan's name retired?

Yes. The name Stan has been retired and replaced with Sean.


Was there a hurricane named Kate?

Yes there was one in 1985.

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What was the name of the first retired hurricane?

The first retired hurricane name was Hurricane Carol in 1954.


What is the first retired hurricane of Atlantic Ocean?

Hurricane names are retired by the World Meteorological Organization when a storm is particularly deadly or costly. The first retired Atlantic hurricane name was Carol, which occurred in 1954.


Is hurricane Gustav on the list for retired hurricanes?

It will probably be retired cause of the deaths it did throughout Haiti and United States. Also did $20 billion in damage making it currently the 5th costlist hurricane in the Atlantic. It'll probably be retired.


Is hurricane ike likely to be retired from the 2008 atlantic hurricane season?

Yes, the nake Ike was retired and has been replaced by Isaias.


Is hurricane Ivan a retired name for a hurricane?

Yes. The name Ivan was retired in 2004, to be replaced by Igor, which was used for the first time this year.


Do retired hurricane names get used again?

No.


Is hurricane jeanne retired?

Yes, the name Jeanne has been retired and replaced with Julia.


Which hurricane name has not been retired?

Many have not been retired - the ones we still use.


Is hurricane Stan's name retired?

Yes. The name Stan has been retired and replaced with Sean.


Which letter of the alphabet has the most retired hurricane names?

The letter "G" has the most retired hurricane names, including storms like Gilbert, Georges, and Gloria.


Why might a name for a tornado be retired?

There are no names for tornadoes. The name of a hurricane is retired if the storm is particularly devastating.


Is hurricane fifi on the list for retired hurricanes?

Yes, the name Fifi was retired from use for hurricanes in 1974