Precipitation in the gauge for the past week is 1.02", since May 1st it is 1.05", since January 1st it is 7.09"; average precipitation for the Twin Cities area January 1st through May 24 is 8.55"; the St Croix River level is 76.6', well below flood level, and is predicted to recede; moderate fire risk for Washington county, local farmers appear to have completed planting of crops; foliage development appears to be mostly complete.