The 2008 season produced 16 named storms, ranking it as one of the more active seasons in the 64 years since comprehensive storm records began. The 2008 season ranks second in destructiveness, causing up to $54 billion in damage, and is the only season to feature a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) every month from July through November.Source: Travel Weekly; find article here>>. (free registration required)Details on this year’s as well as previous hurricane seasons are available here>>.