Cumulus Backup

In the event that cumulus is unavailable, you can utilize the following links to download GRIB files and convert them to DSS using HEC-MetVue.




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QPF/QPE

https://cumulus.dev.cwbi.us/products

the CUMULUS developmental site

Not all products available, may have time lag

QPF 
WPC-QPF_Grib_Download (1).xlsm

Bulk download tool for QPF grib files

CONUS
QPE

NCEP-QPE_Grib_Download.xlsm

Bulk download tool for QPE grib files

CONUS
QPE

https://mtarchive.geol.iastate.edu/2025/

  • Select your month
  • Select your day
  • Select mrms
CONUS
QPFhttps://ftp.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/5km_qpf/CONUS
QPF/QPE dependent on RFC

https://tgftp.ncep.noaa.gov/data/rfc/

  • Select the RFC
  • QPE - select xmrg_qpe
  • QPF - select xmrg_qpf
  • RFC dependent
  • Not as reliable as the two links above. 


How to Convert grib data to dss:  GribToDSS.mp4

How to clip a grid: ClippingData.mp4