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U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina

Installation overview

About U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston

Coast Guard Sector Charleston protects the Port of Charleston and surrounding waterways.

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Location

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Charleston, South Carolina

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USCG Sector Charleston, SC 29401

Quick Facts

Branch
Coast Guard
Installation type
Sector
State
South Carolina
Nearest city
Charleston
Official website
Visit official site
Area hazard risk
Relatively Moderate

Public sources

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

Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (CHARLESTON CITY, SC US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Charleston County.

Avg high
73.3°F
Avg low
61.1°F
Annual rainfall
44.26 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Moderate
HurricaneVery High
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodRelatively Moderate
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.

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U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston FAQ

Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.

Where is U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston located?

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston is located near Charleston, South Carolina.

What city is closest to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston?

Charleston is the nearest listed city for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston.

What is it like to live near U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston?

The surrounding Charleston community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 73.3°F, average low near 61.1°F, about 44.26 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.