Free sandbags in Lyon County, NV
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 Lyon County, NV
Lyon County, the City of Fernley and the City of Yerington run self-fill public sandbag sites at 15 locations, including Fire Station #35 (231 Corral Dr, Dayton), Dayton Senior Center (320 Old Dayton Valley Rd), Lyon County Roads Yard (18 Hwy 95A North, Yerington) and Stagecoach Community Center (8105 US-50). Central Lyon Fire stocks its boxes year-round. Bring your own shovel.
- Lyon County: public sandbag locationslyon-county.org
- Central Lyon Fire: sandbag locationscentrallyonfire.org
Checked against official sources on October 24, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Lyon County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Lyon 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 Lyon County
986 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 99 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Lyon County (FEMA data as of April 12, 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 "Lyon 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 Lyon County, NV?
Lyon County, the City of Fernley and the City of Yerington run self-fill public sandbag sites at 15 locations, including Fire Station #35 (231 Corral Dr, Dayton), Dayton Senior Center (320 Old Dayton Valley Rd), Lyon County Roads Yard (18 Hwy 95A North, Yerington) and Stagecoach Community Center (8105 US-50). Central Lyon Fire stocks its boxes year-round. Bring your own shovel.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Lyon County, NV?
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.