Puerto Rico · Navy
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
Ceiba, Puerto Rico
- Navy
- Puerto Rico
Installation overview
About Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station was a major naval base until closure in 2004.
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Location
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station Location & Map
Ceiba, Puerto Rico
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Navy
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Nearest city
- Ceiba
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Low
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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Family and Lifestyle
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (JOHN PENNEKAMP SP, FL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Ceiba County.
- Avg high
- 83.6°F
- Avg low
- 71.8°F
- Annual rainfall
- 56.95 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.
Name and Status Timeline
History of names and status for Roosevelt Roads Naval Station
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: Naval Station Roosevelt Roads
- BRACBRAC 2005
Closure directed (BRAC-era Navy realignment)
Reason: Navy / BRAC-era realignment and closure
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rico was directed for closure as part of early-2000s Navy realignment and BRAC-era force structure decisions.
- Closure
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads closed
Reason: Navy base closure implementation
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station closed March 31, 2004, ending major Navy operations at the Puerto Rico installation.
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Roosevelt Roads Naval Station FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Roosevelt Roads Naval Station located?
Roosevelt Roads Naval Station is located near Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
What city is closest to Roosevelt Roads Naval Station?
Ceiba is the nearest listed city for Roosevelt Roads Naval Station.
What is it like to live near Roosevelt Roads Naval Station?
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 Roosevelt Roads Naval Station?
The surrounding Ceiba community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 83.6°F, average low near 71.8°F, about 56.95 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 Roosevelt Roads Naval Station?
This timeline lists the current name as Roosevelt Roads Naval Station (status: former). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Roosevelt Roads Naval Station?
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads