Thus far for my “Watershed,” that resides in the “Upper Passaic River” Watershed, that covers from 1.5 miles to the NW to about 1.5 miles to the SE and is about 1 mile in width and in the general shape of a diamond;

There were four days with measurable precipitation and one day with trace precipitation for a total of 2.33”, the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday]. 

River and stream volume the past week of this CMR again increased and decreased rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday afternoon, 5/3/2026; one decreased its flow to 80% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a slow volume with some observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west, also decreased its flow over its fall, covering about 60% of its respective fall and moving at a similar volume, but, with no observable turbidity. The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station also had observable play, between rain-drops. The ground around this station is hydrated and soft to walk on. Grass and weeds have fully emerged out of dormancy and required its first cut of the season. Red Bud flowers continue to fade and juvenile leaves continue to emerge. Cherry Tree leaves beginning to fully develop. Maple tree flowers continue to bloom. The Rhododendron flowers bloomed for the first time on 4/25, continue to emerge. Active Birds around this station included; House Finch, Cardinals, Crows, Mourning Doves and a Blue Jay, all were active. The feeder was refilled the late Sunday morning on 5/3 when it was fully consumed the evening of 4/30. Neighborhood squirrels, chipmunk and rabbits were also observed adjacent this station. The first Frost observation for this station, this season, was reported on October 10th. Since then; this observer has observed and reported a total of 50 days with frost, zero additional the past seven days. Spring Peeper mating songs were first observed the evening of 3/9 and most evenings since. This paused and was again observed on 4/29. Bumble Bees continue working flowers around this station. Juvenal Oaks around the station, their leaves have formed and continue to emerge.

Over the past 31 days; this station has captured and reported 2.96 inches of precipitation. There has been 47 days of precipitation the previous 121 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 5/2/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of 
12.90”, compared to (again) a total of 35 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
13.61” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 0.71” less precipitation than a year ago. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are;
YTD2024- 22.32”
YTD2023- 17.95” 
YTD2022- 15.81”
YTD2021- 13.91”
YTD2020- 14.32”
YTD2019- 17.40” 
YTD2018- 20.85”
YTD2017- 15.56”
YTD2016- 15.10”
YTD2015- 13.32”  (First full Year) 
The TWELVE year running average reported precipitation for this station is: 16.08 inches, holding this station at a deficit of 3.18” less then the 12 (CY) year average and CY2026 remains the DRIEST year this CMR has been posted. Considering the twelve year annual comparable total for this station and considering the previous years total precipation, is why I believe that it is still appropriate to continue this week’s report on the “Mildly Dry” side of the Condition Scale Bar.

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