Precipitation in the gauge for the past week is 0.47", since April 1st it is 1.79", since January 1st it is 4.25"; precipitation for the Twin Cities area since April 1st is 1.42"(which is 0.45" above average); precipitation for the Twin Cities area since January 1st is 4.86"(which is 0.45" above average); the St Croix River level is 78', which is well below flood level; some hardwoods starting to bud.