Mississippi · Army

Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Installation overview

About Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center

Camp Shelby is the largest state-owned training site east of the Mississippi River and a major mobilization platform.

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Location

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi

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Camp Shelby, MS 39407

Quick Facts

Branch
Army
Installation type
Training Center
State
Mississippi
Nearest city
Hattiesburg
Official website
Visit official site
Area hazard risk
Relatively Moderate

Public sources

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This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (HATTIESBURG CHAIN MUNI AP, MS US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Perry County.

Avg high
77.6°F
Avg low
55.4°F
Annual rainfall
58.91 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Moderate
HurricaneVery High
WildfireVery Low
TornadoRelatively High
FloodRelatively Moderate
Extreme heatRelatively Low

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center located?

Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center is located near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

What city is closest to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center?

Hattiesburg is the nearest listed city for Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.

What is it like to live near Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center?

The surrounding Perry community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 77.6°F, average low near 55.4°F, about 58.91 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.