1959 was close, with TS Arlene, TS Beulah, and TD 3 becoming a hurricane in the open Atlantic.
1970 came close, with TD Alma, TS Becky, and H. Celia.
2001 came close, with TS Allison, TS Barry, and a possible TS Chantal if it would have entered the Gulf.
1957 ended with 8 storms, 3 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes.

