 The most significant storm of the season was Hurricane Keith , which caused extensive damage in Central America . After remaining nearly stationary offshore , Keith moved inland over the Yucatan Peninsula and later made a second landfall in Mexico at hurricane intensity . It caused $ 319 million ( 2000 USD ) in damage and 40 fatalities , mostly in Belize . The precursor to Tropical Storm Leslie brought severe flooding to South Florida , which losses reaching $ 950 million ( 2000 USD ) . Hurricane Gordon and Tropical Storm Helene both caused moderate damage in the Southeastern United States , mainly in Florida . Tropical Storm Beryl caused minor damage in Mexico and Hurricane Debby resulted in less than $ 1 million ( 2000 USD ) in damage in the Greater and Lesser Antilles . Hurricane Michael brought widespread effects to Atlantic Canada , though a specific damage toll is unknown . 
