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| Key West, FL | Station ID: 8724580 |
Station Information
| Latitude: 24° 33.3' N |
Mean Range: 1.28 ft. |
| Longitude: 81° 48.4' W |
Diurnal Range: 1.81 ft. |
| Established: Jan 18 1913 |
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| NOAA Chart #: 11447 |
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| Time Meridian: 75 W |
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Data Types Available:Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Water Temperature
Air Temperature
Barometric Pressure
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Station and Bench Mark Drawing
Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)
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Station Location Chartlet
Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)
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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| Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: |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| Superceded Datums: |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 8724580 Key West, FL |
| 1983-2001 | 1960-1978 | Difference: | | 5.45 ft. | 5.25 ft. | 0.20 ft. |
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Location:
To reach the tidal bench marks from Key West International Airport, proceed west on Roosevelt Boulevard for 3.9 km (2.4 mi) to White Street, then NW on White Street for 2.3 km (1.4 mi) to Southard Street, turn left onto Southard Street and go west to the U.S. Naval Reservation main gate at Thomas Street, continue 0.3 km (0.2 mi) to a second gate at Emma Street. The bench marks are on the Naval Base, near the County Courthouse, and along Front Street in downtown Key West. The tide gauge is located on the concrete sea wall near the north property line of the Naval Base. NOTE: A pass to enter the Naval Base must be obtained at the Boca Chica Naval Air Station.
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