// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Marine Corps |
| Host County | Craven County NC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
MCAS Cherry Point hosts the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and is the largest Marine Corps air station in the eastern US. The F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B Harrier squadrons operate from here. The base faces direct Atlantic hurricane and storm surge risk.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Havelock NC with 21,000 residents is adjacent. New Bern NC with 30,000 is 15 miles west. Hurricane Florence 2018 caused catastrophic flooding in this region.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-70, North Carolina Route 101. Craven County Emergency Management coordinates hurricane evacuation with base officials.