Cyclone Donald was the 4th named storm, 3rd Cyclone, and the 2nd major cyclone. Cyclone Donald impacted Chicago at Category 5 strength, killing 13 people, and caused $12.0 billion.
| Major Cyclone (NHC) | ||
|---|---|---|
 Donald at peak strength. |
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| Formed | June 25 | |
| Dissipated | June 28 | |
| Accumulated Cyclone Energy | Unknown | |
| Highest winds | 160 (mph) | |
| Lowest pressure | 899 mbar | |
| Damages | $12.0 billion | |
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| Missing | 2 | |
| Areas affected | Chicago, Indiana | |
| Part of the {{{hurricane season}}} | ||
Meteorological History[]
On June 24, a tropical wave formed off Michigan. It strengthened into a tropical depression on the next day. The storm rapidly strengthened into Cyclonic Storm Donald in the next advisory. Donald still strengthened and took a path towards Illinois and Indiana.
The track.
Donald became a Cyclone the following day. After the day was over, Donald was a Category 5 tropical cyclone. Donald attained peak strength and then made landfall on Chicago.
Donald started to weaken on June 27 and dissipated on June 28.
Preparations and Impact[]
Indiana[]
In Gary, Indiana, people put sandbags on the coast of Lake Michigan. The waters were already high from torrential rain that had poured since the week before. 2 people were swept away while they put sandbags up. They have not been found. Donald brought 16" of rain in Gary and the surrounding towns.
Chicago[]
In Chicago, 5 people died swimming in the Lake when the waves were up. They identified 2 of the people so far. In downtown, 4 people died walking in the storm. In a house in Aurora, A family of 4 drowned in their basement, when a tornado warning was posted for the town.
Retirement[]
On July 2, 2019, WMO announced the mid-year retirement of Donald. The replacement name will be David for 2024.