Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island Arsenal is home to Army Sustainment Command and manufactures military equipment and weapons parts.
Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island Arsenal is home to Army Sustainment Command and manufactures military equipment and weapons parts.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ROCK ISLAND L&D 15, IL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Rock Island County.
Avg high
60.2°F
Avg low
40.5°F
Annual rainfall
38.81 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively LowClimate 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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Where is Rock Island Arsenal located?
Rock Island Arsenal is located near Rock Island, Illinois.
What city is closest to Rock Island Arsenal?
Rock Island is the nearest listed city for Rock Island Arsenal.
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Rock Island Arsenal?
The surrounding Rock Island community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 60.2°F, average low near 40.5°F, about 38.81 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Army
- State
- Illinois
- Nearby City
- Rock Island
- Installation Type
- Arsenal
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Low
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