Free sandbags in Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County, CA
Tuolumne County provides free sand 24/7 when storms threaten (bring your own bags) at Columbia (Airport parking lot, 10723 Airport Rd), Tuolumne (18870 Birch St, and corner of Parkview Ln and Chestnut Ave), Jamestown (corner of 7th Ave and 8th St) and Big Oak Flat/Groveland (11242 Wards Ferry Rd).
- Tuolumne County: flood informationtuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Tuolumne County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County
464 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 80 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Tuolumne County (FEMA data as of October 21, 2022), 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
Tuolumne County's official alert system is Tuolumne County Emergency 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 Tuolumne County, CA?
Tuolumne County provides free sand 24/7 when storms threaten (bring your own bags) at Columbia (Airport parking lot, 10723 Airport Rd), Tuolumne (18870 Birch St, and corner of Parkview Ln and Chestnut Ave), Jamestown (corner of 7th Ave and 8th St) and Big Oak Flat/Groveland (11242 Wards Ferry Rd).
How do I get emergency alerts in Tuolumne County, CA?
Sign up for Tuolumne County Emergency 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 Tuolumne 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.
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