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Kiptopeke , VAStation ID: 8632200
Station Information

Latitude: 37° 9.9' N Mean Range: 2.60 ft.
Longitude: 75° 59.3' W Diurnal Range: 2.94 ft.
Established: Aug 22 1951
Present Installation: Jul 15 1991
NOAA Chart #: 12224
Time Meridian: 75 W
            
Water Level Station Image for Kiptopeke, VA

Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Wind
Water Temperature

Station and Bench Mark Drawing

Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)

Station Location Chartlet

Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)

EPOCH Update Information:

EPOCH Datum Comparison: Click HERE - check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001)
Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Mean Sea Level Differences List: Click HERE - mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations.
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8632200 Kiptopeke, VA
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
5.05 ft. 4.75 ft. 0.30 ft.

Location:

To reach the tidal bench marks from the north toll booth of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, proceed 5.1 km (3.2 mi) north on U.S. Route 13 to its intersection with State Road 704, then turn left and go 1.9 km (1.2 mi) west on State Road 704 through the Kiptopeake State Park entrance to the end of the road at the old ferry terminal. The bench marks are located around the parking lot and along State Road 704. The tide gage and staff are on the SE end of the wharf.
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