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Yes, due to the fact that the storm caused a 51 fatalities, and 4.25 billion dollars in damage, name Isabel was officially retired in the spring of 2004 and will never be used for future Atlantic hurricanes. It was replaced by the name ''Ida'' for the naming list for the 2009 hurricane season.
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What was the name of the first retired hurricane?
The first retired hurricane name was Hurricane Carol in 1954.
What is the first retired hurricane of Atlantic Ocean?
The first Atlantic hurricane to have its name retired was Hurricane Carol of 1954.
Why was hurricane Kate retired?
Due to the death & destruction caused by Hurricane Camille the name was indefinitely retired after the 1969 hurricane season.
Is hurricane Ivan a retired name for a hurricane?
Yes. The name Ivan was retired in 2004, to be replaced by Igor, which was used for the first time this year.
Is hurricane Stan's name retired?
Yes. The name Stan has been retired and replaced with Sean.
Why might a name for a tornado be retired?
There are no names for tornadoes. The name of a hurricane is retired if the storm is particularly devastating.
Which hurricane name has not been retired?
Many have not been retired - the ones we still use.
Is hurricane jeanne retired?
Yes, the name Jeanne has been retired and replaced with Julia.
Why did they name hurricane Irene?
The name Irene has not been retired, at least not yet.
Is hurricane fifi on the list for retired hurricanes?
Yes, the name Fifi was retired from use for hurricanes in 1974
What happens to name of a hurricane if it is a particularly destructive storm?
It gets retired.
Why was hurricane Andrew's name retired?
Hurricane Andrew's name was retired because the storm was very damaging and a killer and because the storm became famous. Therefore it was retired out of respect for those who died and lost their homes and to avoid that storm being confused with others.
