Alabama · Army
Fort McClellan
Anniston, Alabama
- Army
- Alabama
Installation overview
About Fort McClellan
Fort McClellan was an Army installation that trained military police and chemical soldiers until closure in 1999.
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Location
Fort McClellan Location & Map
Anniston, Alabama
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Army
- State
- Alabama
- Nearest city
- Anniston
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
Public sources
This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Fort McClellan
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ANNISTON METRO AP, AL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Calhoun County.
- Avg high
- 73.9°F
- Avg low
- 52.3°F
- Annual rainfall
- 52.12 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
History of names and status for Fort McClellan
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 McClellan
- BRACBRAC 1995
Selected for closure under BRAC 1995
Reason: BRAC 1995 closure recommendation
Fort McClellan was selected for closure in the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure round. The installation had hosted military police and chemical training missions.
- ClosureBRAC 1995
Installation closed
Reason: BRAC 1995 closure implementation
Fort McClellan closed in 1999 following BRAC 1995. Chemical and military police training missions moved to other installations.
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Fort McClellan FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort McClellan located?
Fort McClellan is located near Anniston, Alabama.
What city is closest to Fort McClellan?
Anniston is the nearest listed city for Fort McClellan.
What is it like to live near Fort McClellan?
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 McClellan?
The surrounding Calhoun community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 73.9°F, average low near 52.3°F, about 52.12 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 McClellan?
This timeline lists the current name as Fort McClellan (status: former). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Fort McClellan?
Fort McClellan