According to WCCO Chief Meteorologist Paul Douglas, we received 5.3 inches of rain in the month of May.
Although it's not a record it is above average leading to elevated water levels on lakes and rivers.
With water high and running fast, here are some precautions to take.
First off, the water is still cold says the DNR's Lisa Dugan.
"Anything below 70 degrees is considered cold water," says Dugan. "If you're in the water for an increased amount of time, it can increase your risk of hypothermia."
Secondly, there could be extra debris floating around.
"With this rain that we've been getting, it can wash a lot of debris into the water and cause strainers, which can be things that paddlers can get hung up on," explains Dugan. "There could be spots where there's drop off, there could be, you know, a current shift where it kind of eddies and that can cause a lot of issues for people."
This past weekend, several canoeists and kayakers had to be rescued from the Cannon River near Faribault, Minnesota. The Rice County Sheriff's Office rescued them after they were found clinging to tree branches which had fallen into the river.
So if you're heading out on the water, let others know where you're going and please wear your life jacket.