Delaware City, DE - Station ID: 8551762
| Established: | Oct 08, 2001 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Jan 01, 1901 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 3.73 ft. Oct 30, 2012 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -3.57 ft. Jan 07, 2018 |
| Mean Range: | 5.44 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 6 ft. |
| Latitude | 39° 34.9' N |
| Longitude | 75° 35.3' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 12311 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 7.5 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup WL | B1 | 2 | N/A | Enabled |
| Wind | C1 | 1 | 23.5 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 12.4 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 1 | 2.9 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 16.0 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Disabled - Dec 20 2019 12:00PM, RESTART |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the intersection of Highway 13 and Route 9 in New Castle, turn east on Route 9 and follow to Delaware City. At the light in Delaware City and Clinton Street turn left (north) and proceed through town to the end of the street and the river. Turn left and then right to the gate of the Motiva Fuel docks. Proceed through the gate and to the station on the right on the first dock. The station is halfway down the dock on the catwalk. The bench marks are in the vicinity of the pier and the road.