California · Coast Guard

Coast Guard Island

Alameda, California

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About Coast Guard Island

Coast Guard Island is home to Coast Guard Pacific Area and numerous cutters.

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Location

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Alameda, California

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Coast Guard Island, CA 94501

Quick Facts

Branch
Coast Guard
Installation type
Coast Guard Base
State
California
Nearest city
Alameda
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

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 Coast Guard Island

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (OAKLAND MUSEUM, CA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Alameda County.

Avg high
67.6°F
Avg low
51.6°F
Annual rainfall
22.61 in
Typical snowfall
0 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively High
TornadoVery Low
FloodRelatively Low
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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Coast Guard Island FAQ

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Where is Coast Guard Island located?

Coast Guard Island is located near Alameda, California.

What city is closest to Coast Guard Island?

Alameda is the nearest listed city for Coast Guard Island.

What is it like to live near Coast Guard Island?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Coast Guard Island?

The surrounding Alameda community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 67.6°F, average low near 51.6°F, about 22.61 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.