The 1991 Atlantic hurricane season was a below-average yet destructive Atlantic hurricane season, mainly due to Hurricane Bob and the Perfect Storm. There were 12 tropical cyclones this season, 8 of which became named storms. Among them, 4 become hurricanes, of which 2 became major hurricanes. The season officially began on June 1, and ended on November 30. 8 storms, 4 hurricanes, 2 major hurricanes (Category 3+). Strongest: Claudette (130 mph). Accumulated cyclone energy ≈ 34. Wiki link