Free sandbags in Dickinson County, IA
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 Dickinson County, IA
In June 2024 flooding, Dickinson County Emergency Management made sandbags and sand available to county residents at two sites: Spirit Lake, 1007 19th Street (under a shelter west of the sand bunker), and Milford, 2258 220th Street (inside the hoop building). Residents fill and haul their own bags and bring a shovel. Sites open when flooding threatens; check Dickinson County Emergency Management.
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Dickinson County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Dickinson 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 Dickinson County
6,075 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 59 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Dickinson County (FEMA data as of September 28, 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
Dickinson County's official alert system is DickinsonAlert. 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 Dickinson County, IA?
In June 2024 flooding, Dickinson County Emergency Management made sandbags and sand available to county residents at two sites: Spirit Lake, 1007 19th Street (under a shelter west of the sand bunker), and Milford, 2258 220th Street (inside the hoop building). Residents fill and haul their own bags and bring a shovel. Sites open when flooding threatens; check Dickinson County Emergency Management.
How do I get emergency alerts in Dickinson County, IA?
Sign up for DickinsonAlert, 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 Dickinson County, IA?
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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