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Fort Campbell

Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the only air assault division in the world.

Fort Campbell, Kentucky

Base Overview

Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the only air assault division in the world.

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Fort Campbell, KY 42223
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Fort Campbell

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (CLARKSVILLE OUTLAW AP, TN US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Christian County.

Avg high

69.1°F

Avg low

47.7°F

Annual rainfall

47.21 in

Typical snowfall

Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoRelatively High
FloodVery 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.

Fort Campbell FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is Fort Campbell located?

Fort Campbell is located near Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

What city is closest to Fort Campbell?

Fort Campbell is the nearest listed city for Fort Campbell.

What is it like to live near Fort Campbell?

Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.

What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Campbell?

The surrounding Christian community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 69.1°F, average low near 47.7°F, about 47.21 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.

Quick Facts
Branch
Army
State
Kentucky
Nearby City
Fort Campbell
Installation Type
Fort
Region
Regional installation area
Airport Access
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Area Hazard Risk
Relatively Low

Trust notice

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