Free sandbags in Pasco County, FL
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 Pasco County, FL
Pasco County has opened self-serve sand and sandbag stations for Pasco residents, open 24 hours when heavy rain threatens (July 2025): Public Works C-Barn, 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio, and Magnolia Valley Golf Course, 7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Bring a shovel and fill your own bags.
- Pasco County: sandbag stationspascocountyfl.gov
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Pasco County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Pasco 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 Pasco County
26,407 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 176 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Pasco County (FEMA data as of September 20, 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
Pasco County's official alert system is Alert Pasco. 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 Pasco County, FL?
Pasco County has opened self-serve sand and sandbag stations for Pasco residents, open 24 hours when heavy rain threatens (July 2025): Public Works C-Barn, 30908 Warder Road, San Antonio, and Magnolia Valley Golf Course, 7223 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Bring a shovel and fill your own bags.
How do I get emergency alerts in Pasco County, FL?
Sign up for Alert Pasco, 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 Pasco County, FL?
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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