Storms named Debby

Debby is the 4th name on the 2030 list of Atlantic hurricane names, so it is next scheduled for 2030. It is used that year only if the season reaches the letter D. Since 1982, eight storms have been named Debby; the strongest, in 1982, peaked as a Category 4 hurricane.

Times used

1982–2024

Strongest

1982 · Cat 4

950 mb

Most recent

2024

Atlantic

Next scheduled

2030

Atlantic list, name 4 of 21

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Has the name Debby been retired?

No. Debby is on the 2030 list of Atlantic names, and it is not among the 100 names NHC lists as retired from the Atlantic (Tropical Cyclone Naming History and Retired Names).

When will Debby be used again?

Debby is next scheduled for 2030, when the 2030 list is used. The six lists rotate, so each one returns every six years.

A name on the list is used only if the season gets that far. Debby is name 4 of 21, and every Atlantic season from 1980 to 2025 got at least that far.

Every storm named Debby, newest first

Hurricane Debby (2024)

Dates: August 2, 2024 to August 10, 2024 (8 days)
Peak wind: 80 mph / 130 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 979 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 2024

Debby formed in the Atlantic in August 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 979 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Perry, United States and last near Mount Pleasant, United States. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Hurricane Debby (2024): track and history

Tropical Storm Debby (2018)

Dates: August 2, 2018 to August 10, 2018 (8 days)
Peak wind: 50 mph / 85 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 998 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 2018

Debby formed in the Atlantic in August 2018 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Tropical Storm Debby (2018): track and history

Tropical Storm Debby (2012)

Dates: June 23, 2012 to June 27, 2012 (4 days)
Peak wind: 65 mph / 100 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 990 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 2012

Debby formed in the Atlantic in June 2012 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made landfall near Newberry, United States. The system was tracked for 4 days.

Tropical Storm Debby (2012): track and history

Tropical Storm Debby (2006)

Dates: August 21, 2006 to August 28, 2006 (6 days)
Peak wind: 50 mph / 85 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 999 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 2006

Debby formed in the Atlantic in August 2006 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 999 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.

Tropical Storm Debby (2006): track and history

Hurricane Debby (2000)

Dates: August 19, 2000 to August 24, 2000 (5 days)
Peak wind: 85 mph / 140 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 991 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 2000

Debby formed in the Atlantic in August 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda and last near Road Town, British Virgin Islands. The system was tracked for 5 days.

Hurricane Debby (2000): track and history

Tropical Storm Debby (1994)

Dates: September 9, 1994 to September 11, 1994 (2 days)
Peak wind: 70 mph / 110 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 1006 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 1994

Debby formed in the Atlantic in September 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1006 mb. It made landfall near Castries, Saint Lucia. The system was tracked for 2 days.

Tropical Storm Debby (1994): track and history

Hurricane Debby (1988)

Dates: August 31, 1988 to September 8, 1988 (8 days)
Peak wind: 75 mph / 120 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 987 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 1988

Debby formed in the Atlantic in August 1988 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 987 mb. It made landfall near Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Mexico. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Hurricane Debby (1988): track and history

Hurricane Debby (1982)

Dates: September 13, 1982 to September 20, 1982 (7 days)
Peak wind: 130 mph / 215 km/h · Category 4
Lowest pressure: 950 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 4th name of 1982

Debby formed in the Atlantic in September 1982 and peaked as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.

Hurricane Debby (1982): track and history

Where storms named Debby made landfall

Storm	Landfall near	Date (UTC)	Wind
Debby 2024	Perry, United States	2024-08-05 11:00	80 mph / 130 km/h
Debby 2024	Mount Pleasant, United States	2024-08-08 06:00	45 mph / 75 km/h
Debby 2012	Newberry, United States	2012-06-26 21:00	40 mph / 65 km/h
Debby 2000	Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda	2000-08-22 06:00	75 mph / 120 km/h
Debby 2000	Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy	2000-08-22 09:15	75 mph / 120 km/h
Debby 2000	Road Town, British Virgin Islands	2000-08-22 15:00	75 mph / 120 km/h
Debby 1994	Castries, Saint Lucia	1994-09-10 03:00	65 mph / 100 km/h
Debby 1988	Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Mexico	1988-09-03 00:00	75 mph / 120 km/h

Why was the storm named Debby?

Names go in alphabetical order, one per storm, as each storm reaches tropical-storm strength (39 mph, 34 knots), so a storm’s place in its season decides its name.

In each of 2024, 2018, 2012, 2006, 2000, 1994, 1988 and 1982, Debby was the 4th name used in the Atlantic season.

Questions about the name Debby

When was the last time a storm was named Debby?

The most recent was Hurricane Debby in 2024, in the Atlantic. It formed on August 2, peaked at 80 mph (130 km/h) and lasted 8 days. It made landfall near Perry, United States. It was the 4th name used in that Atlantic season. Before that, the name was used in 2018, 2012, 2006, 2000, 1994, 1988 and 1982.

What was the strongest storm named Debby?

Hurricane Debby in 1982 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It formed in the Atlantic in September. The weakest of the eight, in 2018, peaked at 50 mph (85 km/h).