Automated Data Plotter

This application dynamically generates many types of graphs derived from various IEM data sources. Feel free to use these generated graphics in whatever way you wish.

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1 Select a Chart Type

Choose from available chart types:

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station (not all have 1 minute, sorry):

Select warning type(s) to accumulate precipitation during

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

Using available one minute precipitation data from an ASOS, this data is merged with an archive of polygon based warnings. Precipitation totals are then computed during the warnings that spatially cover the observation point and within one hour of the warning.

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3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 5 seconds. Please wait while your chart is being generated...

CSV Data Excel Download

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IEM Daily Features using this plot

The IEM Daily Features found on this website often utilize plots found on this application. Here is a listing of features referencing this plot type.

17 Oct 2023: Severe Weather + Precip
17 Sep 2021: Severe Precip Contributions
26 Aug 2014: Precip during Severe Weather