2003 Atlantic hurricane season Season summary map Seasonal boundaries First system formed April 20, 2003 Last system dissipated December 11, 2003 Strongest storm Name Isabel • Maximum winds 165 mph (270 km/h) (1-minute sustained) • Lowest pressure 915 mbar (hPa; 27.02 inHg) Seasonal statistics Total depressions 21 Total storms 16 Hurricanes 7 Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) 3 Total fatalities 92 total Total damage $6.33 billion (2003 USD) Related articles Timeline of the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season 2003 Pacific hurricane season 2003 Pacific typhoon season 2003 North Indian Ocean cyclone season