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Sandbag distribution information for King County

King County partners with local towns to provide sandbag materials to the public free of charge during flood events. Before and during a flood event, the King County Flood Warning Center will distribute information on sandbag distribution sites and operating hours. Property owners are responsible for removing sandbag installations in compliance with their local jurisdiction’s regulations.

King County Flood Warning Center
206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fighting: How to Use Sandbags

(The table below only lists jurisdictions or entities that have entered into an agreement of support with King County. Other distribution sites may be available; please contact your local jurisdiction for more information.)

Sandbag Distribution Locations Activated in Preparation of a Flood & During a Flood

Jurisdiction Basin Distribution Locations Hours of Operation Available to all King County residents
Auburn Green
  • Les Gove Community Campus, 12th St. SE and Deals Way (between Grace Community Church and the Auburn Library). Sandbags will be located at the SE corner of the park, accessible from 12th Street.
  • Fulmer Field, 5th and K St. NE. Sandbags will be located in the parking lot. (Saturdays only)
  • Tuesday, Thursday: 12pm -- dusk
  • Saturday: 10am -- 2pm
Now available
(limit 30 per trip)
Carnation Snoqualmie Old Public Works Shop Site, corner of Myrtle St. and McKinley Ave. To be announced when flooding is imminent A limited supply of sandbags are now available to those residents that may become cutoff from the distribution center by rising floodwaters. Call Carnation City Hall for more information. For all other residents, supplies will be made available following a flood warning announcement.
Duvall Snoqualmie 14701 Main St. NE, Duvall To be announced when flooding is imminent Following a flood warning announcement for the Snoqualmie River
Kent Green Empty bag pickup:
  • Kent Operations Facility, 5821 West James St.
Sand pickup:
  • Old Panther Lake Elementary Site, 20831 108th Ave. SE
  • Fred Meyer, 10201 SE 240th St.
  • Earthworks Park, 742 E Titus St.
  • Home Depot, 26120 104th Ave. SE
  • Totem Middle School, 26630 40th Ave. S
  • Grandview Park, 3600 S 228th St.
Bag pickup hours:
  • Monday -- Friday: 7:30am -- 4pm
Sand pickup hours:
  • During daylight hours only
Now available
(limit 100 per household)
North Bend Snoqualmie Public Works Shops, 1155 East North Bend Way To be announced when flooding is imminent Following a flood warning announcement for the Snoqualmie River
Pacific White
  • Pacific/Algona Community Center, 100 3rd Ave. SE
  • Pacific City Park, 600 3rd Ave. SE
To be announced when flooding is imminent Following a flood warning announcement for the White River
Seattle Green
  • Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, 98106
  • South Park Neighborhood, 731 S. Sullivan, Seattle, 98108
  • Helene Madison Pool, 13401 Meridian N, Seattle, 98133
  • Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave. NE, Seattle, 98125
 Available 24/7 Now available
(limit 25 per address)

About King County’s Sandbag Program
On March 9, 2009, the King County Council passed Ordinance 16379, which directed the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) of King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks to identify locations for the stockpiling and distribution of sand and sandbags. These materials are to be provided to the public free of charge during flood events. Funding for the sandbag program is provided by the King County Flood Control District with support from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

King County determined an efficient way to provide sandbags to the public during a flood event is to partner with local towns and cities that already offer sandbags to their residents. Per the terms of the partnership, participating cities must make supplies available to the residents of unincorporated King County in addition to the citizens residing within their jurisdictional boundaries. Local jurisdictions or community groups oversee sandbag distribution, and WLRD coordinates the delivery of materials.

When significant floods are expected and throughout the duration of a flood event, staff at the King County Flood Warning Center will contact all cities and entities that operate sandbag distribution sites to confirm what sites are open and the operating hours of the sites, as well as determine whether any additional supplies are needed. The Flood Warning Center will provide detailed information to the public regarding sandbag availability. The information will be disseminated through methods including calls to the Flood Warning Center, the flood warning voice messaging system, website postings, and press releases.

Sandbags, when used properly, can reduce damages from flooding. After a flood, property owners are responsible for removing sandbag installations in compliance with their local jurisdiction’s regulations. Please note that improper disposal of sandbags following a flood event can create environmental, safety and infrastructure concerns.

For more information about King County’s sandbag distribution program, please contact Jason Wilkinson at 206-263-0488.

 

 

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