A new record for April statewide average precipitation was set with a total of 6.52 inches. It beat the old record of 6.25 inches set in April 1999. The normal amount for April is 3.51 inches.
Stream flows are normal for most of the state, with some areas in eastern Iowa above normal.
Shallow groundwater levels have improved except along the Rock River in western Sioux County.
For a more thorough review of Iowa’s water resource trends April 4 through April 18 go to http://www.iowadnr.gov/watersummaryupdate.
