Maryland · Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Yard

Curtis Bay, Maryland

Installation overview

About U.S. Coast Guard Yard

The Coast Guard Yard is the service's only shipyard, maintaining and repairing Coast Guard cutters and boats.

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Location

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Curtis Bay, Maryland

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USCG Yard, Baltimore, MD 21226

Quick Facts

Branch
Coast Guard
Installation type
Shipyard
State
Maryland
Nearest city
Curtis Bay
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Very Low

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 Yard

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE, MD US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Baltimore County.

Avg high
67.2°F
Avg low
51.1°F
Annual rainfall
43.73 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireVery Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
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 Yard FAQ

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Where is U.S. Coast Guard Yard located?

U.S. Coast Guard Yard is located near Curtis Bay, Maryland.

What city is closest to U.S. Coast Guard Yard?

Curtis Bay is the nearest listed city for U.S. Coast Guard Yard.

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

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

The surrounding Baltimore community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 67.2°F, average low near 51.1°F, about 43.73 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.