Back 1981 Atlantic hurricane season English Temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico de 1981 Spanish Atlantisch orkaanseizoen 1981 Dutch Temporada de furacões no oceano Atlântico de 1981 Portuguese
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| Season summary map | |
| First storm formed | May 6, 1981 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 17, 1981 |
| Strongest storm | Harvey – 946 mbar (hPa) (27.95 inHg), 130 mph (215 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total depressions | 18 |
| Total storms | 12 |
| Hurricanes | 7 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 3 |
| Total fatalities | 10 |
| Total damage | $45 million (1981 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 | |
The 1981 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1981 and ended on November 30, 1981. However this season a storm formed on May 6. This season was high in activity. The only notable storms of this season were Hurricane Dennis, Tropical Depression Eight, and Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Dennis and Tropical Depression Eight caused the most damage. However, Hurricane Katrina was the only storm that killed people in 1981.