Hurricane Dennis

Hurricane Dennis was the second hurricane and the first major hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. Dennis struck in the United States near where Hurricane Ivan less than a year before. On July 10 Dennis became the strongest hurricane before August, this record was held by Hurricane Audrey in 1957, meaning the record was not beaten for 48 years. Only six days later, July 16, Hurricane Emily became stronger then Dennis, therefore beating the record again. Dennis left 89 deaths and $4 billion in damage.

 Retirement 

Because the damage was heavy the name Dennis was retired. In 2011 the name Don is on the list instead. 

Category:2005 Atlantic hurricane season
Category:History of Grenada
Category:2000s in Haiti
Category:2000s in Jamaica
Category:2005 in Cuba
Category:2005 in Florida
Category:2005 in Alabama
Category:2005 in Mississippi
Category:2000s in Tennessee
Category:Retired tropical cyclone names