June 12, 2017: The Carpenter, Wyoming EF2 Tornado

On June 12, 2017, a powerful supercell developed near the Colorado and Wyoming border, producing a significant tornado near Carpenter, Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service Cheyenne, the tornado was rated an EF2, with estimated peak winds reaching 120-130 mph.

This event was notable for its exceptional visibility and high-contrast storm structure. The tornado exhibited intense ground scouring as it tracked across Laramie County, characterized by a violent debris cloud and a clear-slot "wrap-around" that is a hallmark of significant tornadic development. This archive, preserved by Vortex Media, provides a definitive visual record of the event's evolution from a broad mesocyclone into a violent EF2 vortex.