Free sandbags in Nevada 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 Nevada County, CA
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services offers no-cost sand each year from November 1 to April 30 (first come, first served). Self-serve at the Nevada County Warehouse (Hwy 49 and East Broad St, Nevada City), Penn Valley Fire (10513 Spenceville Rd), North San Juan Community Hall (10057 Reservoir St), Higgins Fire (10106 Combie Rd, Auburn) and the Old Corporation Yard (10720 Riverview Dr, Truckee). Bring a shovel and bags.
- Nevada County: sand availablenevadacountyca.gov
- City of Grass Valley: free sand and sandbagsgrassvalleyca.gov
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Nevada County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Nevada 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 Nevada County
544 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 51 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Nevada County (FEMA data as of August 20, 2024), 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
Nevada County's official alert system is Nevada County Alerts. It's free and sends warnings to your phone when a storm, fire or evacuation affects your area.
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 Nevada County, CA?
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services offers no-cost sand each year from November 1 to April 30 (first come, first served). Self-serve at the Nevada County Warehouse (Hwy 49 and East Broad St, Nevada City), Penn Valley Fire (10513 Spenceville Rd), North San Juan Community Hall (10057 Reservoir St), Higgins Fire (10106 Combie Rd, Auburn) and the Old Corporation Yard (10720 Riverview Dr, Truckee). Bring a shovel and bags.
How do I get emergency alerts in Nevada County, CA?
Sign up for Nevada County Alerts, which is free, and turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Nevada 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
- Glenn CountyFree sandbags
- Imperial CountyFree sandbags
- Kern CountyFree sandbags