Here is a brief overview of the GloFAS data made available to the public. For a full overview of the GloFAS system, please go to the dedicated pages on the GloFAS web site http://www.globalfloods.eu/. You will find information on the latest releases here: GloFAS operational system. Note GloFAS 30-day real-time forecasts over the European domain are currently not publicly available.
GloFAS 30-day
Table 1: Available GloFAS 30-day river discharge simulations
| Forcing | Data set | Period | Lead time | Frequency | Ensemble members |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECCMWF-ENS | Real-time forecasts | 2 Dec 2020 - real-time | 30 days | Daily | 51 |
| ERA5 | Reanalysis | 1 Jan 1979 - near real-time | 24 h | Daily | - |
| ECMWF-ENS | Reforecasts | Jan 1999 - Dec 2018 | 30 days | Twice weekly | 11 |
| 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | 30 days | Twice weekly | 51 | ||
| 1 July 2019 - 1 Dec 2020 | 30 days | Daily | 51 |
GloFAS Seasonal
Table 2: Available GloFAS Seasonal river discharge simulations
Forcing | Data set | Period | Lead time | Frequency | Ensemble members |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF SEAS5 seasonal forecast | Real-time forecasts | Dec 2020 - real-time | 123 days | Monthly | 51 |
| Reforecasts | Jan 1981 - Dec 2017 | 123 days | Monthly | 25 | |
| Jan 2018 - Nov 2020 | 123 days | Monthly | 51 |
GloFAS upstream area
In order to interpret the GloFAS output in a correct way, you will need static data that describes the model setup.This file denotes the total upstream area for each river pixel, expressed in m2. Upstream area is defined as the catchment area for each river segment, in other words the total area that contributes with water to the river at the specific grid point. The upstream area always includes the area of the pixel. You can download the upstream area file as netCDF here: