Reedy Point, DE - Station ID: 8551910
| Established: | Jul 30, 1956 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Dec 03, 1990 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 3.40 ft. Apr 17, 2011 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -4.01 ft. Apr 07, 1982 |
| Mean Range: | 5.34 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 5.84 ft. |
| Latitude | 39° 33.5' N |
| Longitude | 75° 34.4' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 12277 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 7.6 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup WL | B1 | 2 | N/A | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 21.5 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 1 | 2.5 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 16.4 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the intersection of Clinton Street and State Highway 9 in Delaware City, proceed 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south on Highway 9 over the Reedy Point bridge to South Reedy Point Road, turn right and continue 1.3 km (0.8 mi) to a gravel road that parallels the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, then turn right and proceed 0.8 km (0.5 mi) to the Corps of Engineers T-pier. The bench marks are along South Reedy Point Road, the gravel road, and State Highway 9. The tide gauge and staff are on the pier, east of the bridge and on the south side of the canal.