In 2025, there were four 50+ knot rapid intensification events—Hurricanes Gabrielle, Humberto, Erin, and Melissa—tying 2025 with 2020, 2005, and 2008 for the most 50+ knot rapid intensification events in a single year, according to meteorologist Kieran Bhatia.
October 26, 2025
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Count of rapid intensification events in a calendar year based on a 50+ knot threshold.
In 2025, the annual count of tropical cyclone rapid intensification events of at least 50 knots tied with 2020, 2005, and 2008 for the most 50+ knot rapid intensification events in a single year.
October 26, 2025
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Year-to-year comparison of the frequency of tropical cyclones that intensified by 50 knots or more within 24 hours.