Fort Johnson
Fort Johnson, formerly Fort Polk, is home to the Joint Readiness Training Center.
Leesville, Louisiana
Fort Johnson, formerly Fort Polk, is home to the Joint Readiness Training Center.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (LEESVILLE, LA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Vernon County.
Avg high
77.9°F
Avg low
54.5°F
Annual rainfall
59.31 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate 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
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.
Former names: Fort Johnson · Fort Polk (Leonidas Polk namesake)
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Johnson
Fort Polk → Fort Johnson
Reason: Naming Commission / FY2021 NDAA Section 370 implementation
Fort Polk redesignated Fort Johnson in honor of Sgt. William Henry Johnson under Naming Commission recommendations.
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Polk (James H. Polk)
Fort Johnson → Fort Polk
Reason: Army redesignation announced June 10, 2025, honoring Gen. James H. Polk
Army announced redesignation from Fort Johnson to Fort Polk in honor of Gen. James H. Polk, a World War II Silver Star recipient. Directory slug remains fort-johnson pending seed sync.
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Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort Johnson located?
Fort Johnson is located near Leesville, Louisiana.
What city is closest to Fort Johnson?
Leesville is the nearest listed city for Fort Johnson.
What is it like to live near Fort Johnson?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Johnson?
The surrounding Vernon community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 77.9°F, average low near 54.5°F, about 59.31 inches of annual rainfall. 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 Johnson?
This timeline lists the current name as Fort Polk (status: active). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Fort Johnson?
Fort Johnson; Fort Polk (Leonidas Polk namesake)
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- Branch
- Army
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- Louisiana
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- Leesville
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- Fort
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- Regional installation area
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Moderate
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