Louisiana · Navy
West Bank
Louisiana
- Navy
- Louisiana
Installation overview
About West Bank
West Bank is a U.S. military installation in Louisiana.
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Location
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Louisiana
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Navy
- State
- Louisiana
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Moderate
Public sources
This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: March 2026
Living Near the Base
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Family and Lifestyle
- Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
- Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
- Climate and recreation options around West Bank should be factored into relocation planning.
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near West Bank
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (TERRYTOWN 3S, LA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Orleans County.
- Avg high
- 78.8°F
- Avg low
- 61.7°F
- Annual rainfall
- 65.94 in
- Typical snowfall
- 0 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate 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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West Bank FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is West Bank located?
West Bank is located in Louisiana.
What city is closest to West Bank?
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What is it like to live near West Bank?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near West Bank?
The surrounding Orleans community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 78.8°F, average low near 61.7°F, about 65.94 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.