Free sandbags in Glenn County, CA
Where to get sandbags, how to get official alerts, and how to check your own address before the next storm.
Where to get free sandbags in Glenn County, CA
Glenn County lists sand and sandbags available to the public through the storm season at the Public Works Willows Maintenance Yard (777 N. Colusa St, Willows), the Orland City Maintenance Yard (County Road 200 and County Road M) and across from the fire department on 1st St in Hamilton City. More sites may open during storms.
- Glenn County: sandbag locations 2025countyofglenn.net
- Cal OES: sandbag locations (Feb 2024)news.caloes.ca.gov
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Glenn County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Glenn County, we email you right away with what to do. We also give you a heads-up a day ahead when NOAA forecasts severe storms or flash-flooding rain.
Want alerts for your exact street instead? Check your address and sign up there.
Flood maps for Glenn County
180 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 49 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Glenn County (FEMA data as of October 4, 2026), so you can see the exact zone at your front door in seconds. You'll also see wildfire, earthquake and other hazard layers for your address.
Get official emergency alerts
Search for "Glenn County emergency alerts" on your county's official website, and turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts in your phone's settings.
Before the storm: a quick checklist
- Pick up sandbags early. Supplies run out once a storm is in the forecast.
- Fill bags about halfway and lay them flat, overlapping like bricks, at doorways and the garage door.
- Clear gutters, downspouts and the storm drain in front of your house.
- Move valuables, papers and electronics off the floor.
- Take photos or a video of your rooms and belongings for insurance.
- Never walk or drive through floodwater. Turn around, don't drown.
Questions people ask
Where can I get free sandbags in Glenn County, CA?
Glenn County lists sand and sandbags available to the public through the storm season at the Public Works Willows Maintenance Yard (777 N. Colusa St, Willows), the Orland City Maintenance Yard (County Road 200 and County Road M) and across from the fire department on 1st St in Hamilton City. More sites may open during storms.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Glenn County, CA?
Enter your address at mystormplan.com/check to see your FEMA flood zone and other hazards for your exact property, free.
How many sandbags do I need?
A common rule of thumb is about 100 bags to build a wall 1 foot high and 20 feet long. Most homes use sandbags to steer water away from doorways and garage doors. Fill bags only about halfway so they lie flat and tight.
More counties in California
- Alameda CountyFree sandbags
- Amador CountyFree sandbags
- Butte CountyFree sandbags
- Calaveras CountyFree sandbags
- Colusa CountyFree sandbags
- Contra Costa CountyFree sandbags
- Del Norte CountyFree sandbags
- El Dorado CountyFree sandbags
- Fresno CountyFree sandbags
- Imperial CountyFree sandbags
- Kern CountyFree sandbags
- Kings CountyFree sandbags