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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
  • Thursday: 12pm -- dusk
  • Saturday: 10am -- 2pm
Now available
(limit 30 per trip)

Individuals in need of delivery of filled sandbags should contact Pastor Jerry Larson of His Ministry at 253-315-9570.
Carnation Snoqualmie 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 To be announced when flooding is imminent Following a flood warning announcement for the Snoqualmie River
Kent Green Empty bag pickup: Sand pickup: Bag pickup hours:
  • Monday -- Friday: 7:30am -- 4pm
Sand pickup hours:
  • During daylight hours only
Now available
(limit 100 per household)
Maple Valley Cedar When flooding is anticipated, site will be open 8:00am – 5:00pm (or until dusk if earlier than 5:00) Following a flood warning announcement for the Cedar River
North Bend Snoqualmie To be announced when flooding is imminent Following a flood warning announcement for the Snoqualmie River
Pacific White To be announced when flooding is imminent Following a flood warning announcement for the White River
Seattle Green Available 24/7 Now available
(limit 25 per address)
Tukwila Green

Call 206-433-1860 for sandbag information and assistance

  • Weekdays: 7:00am – 3:30pm
  • Saturdays: 10am – 2pm

 Now available

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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