North Carolina · Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Installation overview

About U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina

Coast Guard Sector North Carolina oversees port safety and security along the North Carolina coast.

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Location

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Wilmington, North Carolina

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USCG Sector North Carolina, NC 28401

Quick Facts

Branch
Coast Guard
Installation type
Sector
State
North Carolina
Nearest city
Wilmington
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Relatively Moderate

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Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (WILMINGTON INTL AP, NC US), plus community-level hazard exposure for New Hanover County.

Avg high
74.4°F
Avg low
54.4°F
Annual rainfall
60.15 in
Typical snowfall
0.9 in

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 North Carolina FAQ

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Where is U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina located?

U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina is located near Wilmington, North Carolina.

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

Wilmington is the nearest listed city for U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina.

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

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

The surrounding New Hanover community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 74.4°F, average low near 54.4°F, about 60.15 inches of annual rainfall, about 0.9 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.