Where to find sandbags to protect from potential flooding

With major storm systems bringing heavy rain and high winds to the Puget Sound region this weekend, King County Flood Control District Chair Reagan Dunn is urging residents living near flood prone streams or creeks to take advantage of the King County Sandbag Program.

October 14, 2016 8:32 pm

With major storm systems bringing heavy rain and high winds to the Puget Sound region this weekend, King County Flood Control District Chair Reagan Dunn is urging residents living near flood prone streams or creeks to take advantage of the King County Sandbag Program.

“The King County Flood Control District recently provided four new sandbag locations which are available to King County residents free of charge,” said Dunn. “Those looking to protect their family and property from local flood events should take advantage of this great resource.”

“When properly installed, a sandbag barrier can mean the difference between keeping homes, garages and other structures safe and dry, or suffering thousands of dollars’ worth of damage,” said Steve Bleifuhs, King County River and Floodplain Manager.

Sandbags serve as a barrier to divert moving water, which can prevent or reduce flood water.

In 2009, the King County Council passed legislation to create locations for the stockpiling and distribution of sand and sandbags. The locations are the result of partnerships with local towns and cities that already offer sandbags to their residents. Funding for the sandbag program is provided by the King County Flood Control District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Sandbag Distribution Locations: Available to all King County Residents

  • Black Diamond: King County Roads Facility, 20827 SE Auburn Black Diamond Rd, Black Diamond, Open 24/7 Self-service, limited to 25 sandbag per vehicle.
  • Carnation: City of Carnation Public Works, 33100 NE 45th St, Carnation, Sandbags and sand are available weekdays from 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Fall City: King County Roads Facility, 33719 SE 44th Pl, Fall City Open 24/7 Self-service, limited to 25 sandbag per vehicle.
  • Kent: City of Kent, Russell Road Park between Russell Rd and S 240th St Kent, NE corner of parking lot, Sandbags and sand are currently available. Self-service. Bring your own shovel.
  • North Bend: City of North Bend Public Works Shops, 1155 East North Bend Way, North Bend, Sandbags and sand available weekdays from 8:00am-4:30pm, Self-service, shovels available. Check in with the office before bagging. Sandbags also available after hours when the Emergency Operations Center is open due to flooding.
  • Renton: King County Roads Facility, 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, Open 24/7 Self-service, limited to 25 sandbag per vehicle.
  • Seattle: Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, South Park Neighborhood, 731 S Sullivan Seattle, Helene Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian N Seattle, Meadowbrook Community Center 10517 35th Ave NE Seattle, Currently unavailable at Delridge Community Center. Currently available at other locations. Limited to 25 sandbags per address.
  • Skykomish: King County Roads Facility, 74212 Old Cascade Hwy Skykomish, Open 24/7 Self-service, limited to 25 sandbag per vehicle.
  • Snoqualmie: City of Snoqualmie, Railroad Ave SE and SE King St Snoqualmie, Call Snoqualmie Public Works 425-831-4919 for an appointment to pick up sand and sandbags. During a flood call the Emergency Operations Center 425-888-5911 for sandbags.