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Fort Bragg

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About Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg is a U.S. military installation in North Carolina.

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Quick Facts

Branch
Army
State
North Carolina
Area hazard risk
Relatively Moderate

Public sources

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Last verified: March 2026

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Fort Bragg

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (RAEFORD, NC US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Hoke County.

Avg high
72.3°F
Avg low
48.6°F
Annual rainfall
48.56 in
Typical snowfall
2.8 in

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Moderate
HurricaneVery High
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
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.

Name and Status Timeline

History of names and status for Fort Bragg

Curated, sourced redesignation and BRAC/closure events. Last verified 2026-07-31. Official names and statuses can change — confirm with primary DoD or Army sources.

Current name: Fort Braggactive

Former names: Fort Liberty · Fort Bragg (Braxton Bragg namesake)

  1. Rename

    Redesignated Fort Liberty

    Fort Bragg → Fort Liberty

    Reason: Naming Commission / FY2021 NDAA Section 370 implementation

    Installation redesignated from Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty under Naming Commission recommendations authorized by the FY2021 NDAA to remove Confederate commemorations from DoD assets.

  2. Rename

    Redesignated Fort Bragg (Roland L. Bragg)

    Fort Liberty → Fort Bragg

    Reason: Secretary of Defense redesignation (10 U.S.C. §113) honoring Pfc. Roland L. Bragg

    Fort Liberty redesignated Fort Bragg in honor of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II paratrooper and Silver Star recipient. Secretary of Defense memorandum signed Feb. 10, 2025; redesignation ceremony March 7, 2025.

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Fort Bragg FAQ

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Where is Fort Bragg located?

Fort Bragg is located in North Carolina.

What city is closest to Fort Bragg?

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What is it like to live near Fort Bragg?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Bragg?

The surrounding Hoke community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 72.3°F, average low near 48.6°F, about 48.56 inches of annual rainfall, about 2.8 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

What is the current official name used in this timeline for Fort Bragg?

This timeline lists the current name as Fort Bragg (status: active). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.

What former names are recorded for Fort Bragg?

Fort Liberty; Fort Bragg (Braxton Bragg namesake)