When was the lst time a hurricane formed off the coast

[Stephanie]

of SC like Alex? What were those years like?

[Hurricanehink]

Gustav in 2002 formed just east of North Carolina, and that season saw 12 storms. Same with Gabrielle in 2001, and that had 15 storms. The last storm becoming a hurricane in that area was Bob in 1991. That year was very slow with 8 storms (including the perfect storm).

[Derek Ortt]

Gustav was farther east. I have to think Bob and Diana were the last 2. Interesting to note that Bob also moved by Hat as a 2, though it was 30 miles farther east; thus, it did nothing to the area. Looks as if Alex will be the weakest of the three though as the other 2 became majors