The 11 storms of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season

Although a powerful hurricane had us holding our collective breath in October, the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season has drawn to a close without any widespread storm damage in New Jersey.

A total of 11 named storms formed during this year's relatively quiet hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center said in May not to expect a particularly active season, and they doubled down in August when they announced that the season would almost surely be below normal. The predictions were on the mark.

Typically, there are 12 named storms each year, with six of those reaching hurricane status and half of those hurricanes rising to Category 3 or higher. This year, only four hurricanes were recorded, and just two — Danny and Joaquin — were considered major.

Tropical Storm Ana, May 8-11

Maximum wind speed: 60 mph

Effects: Ana, which formed before the start of the official season, had minimal, if any, impact on New Jersey. The storm dropped heavy rain on the Carolinas, with some coastal locations logging 6 inches of precipitation.

WATCH: Tropical Storm Ana whips up waves along Outer Banks

Tropical Storm Bill, June 16-18

Maximum wind speed: 60 mph

Effects: The only tropical storm this year to emerge from the Gulf of Mexico, Bill led to extensive inland flooding in Texas and Oklahoma. Ganado, Texas absorbed nearly 14 inches from the storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

WATCH: Tropical Storm Bill brings flood watches

Tropical Storm Claudette, July 13-14

Maximum wind speed: 50 mph

Effects: Claudette was a fast-forming, short-lived tropical storm that never made landfall and is not blamed for any damage.

Hurricane Danny, Aug. 18-24

Maximum wind speed: 115 mph

Effects: Danny grabbed attention as it moved westward across the mid-Atlantic, building strength and becoming the first hurricane of the season. It weakened as it made landfall in the Caribbeanbut still battered some smaller islands with heavy rain and wind.

Tropical Storm Erika, Aug. 25-29

Maximum wind speed: 50 mph

Effects: Even though Erika was nothing more than a tropical rainstorm as it entered south Florida, the storm was blamed for dozens of deaths in the Caribbean.

WATCH: Erika breaks down over Cuba

Hurricane Fred, Aug. 30-Sept. 6

Maximum wind speed: 85 mph

Effects: Forming off the western coast of Africa, Fred never threatened North America.

Tropical Storm Grace, Sept. 5-9

Maximum wind speed: 50

Effects: Grace broke apart from dry air and wind shears before it reached the Lesser Antilles on the eastern edge of the Caribbean.

Tropical Storm Henri, Sept. 8-11

Maximum wind speed: 50 mph

Effects: Henri took shape well off the East Coast and stayed out at sea before falling apart.

Tropical Storm Ida, Sept. 18-27

Maximum wind speed: 50 mph

Effects: Marooned out in the Atlantic, Ida never threatened to cause casualties or damage.

Hurricane Joaquin, Sept. 28-Oct. 7

Maximum wind speed: 155 mph

Effects: Joaquin menaced as it developed into a Category 4 hurricane and then began to turn toward the U.S. when it approached the Bahamas. However, it kept turning northeast and remaining well away from land.

WATCH: The Jersey Shore prepares for Joaquin

Hurricane Kate, Nov. 9-12

Maximum wind speed: 75 mph

Effects: Kate achieved hurricane status as it turned away from the East Coast and headed toward the United Kingdom, where the storm caused some significant flooding.