Precipitation in the gauge for the past week was 0.04", since August 1st it is 1.56", since January 1st it is 15.11"; average precipitation for the Twin Cities area January 1st through August 23rd is approximately 22"; the St Croix River level at Stillwater is 75.2' and steady; surface ponds have much lower water levels (some are dry); lawns are dormant and other foliage is showing stress; some local corn has become quite dry.