Free sandbags in Dillon County, SC
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 Dillon County, SC
In August 2024, ahead of Hurricane Debby, Dillon County handed out a limited number of sandbags, with sand to fill them, at the City of Dillon Shop (501 South 1st Ave), Lake View City Hall (201 North Main St) and Latta Town Hall (107 NW Ave). Limit 10 per household while supplies lasted. Sites open when storms threaten; check with Dillon County.
- The Dillon Herald, reporting Dillon Countyfacebook.com
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Dillon County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Dillon 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 Dillon County
7,709 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 36 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Dillon County (FEMA data as of February 24, 2021), 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 "Dillon 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 Dillon County, SC?
In August 2024, ahead of Hurricane Debby, Dillon County handed out a limited number of sandbags, with sand to fill them, at the City of Dillon Shop (501 South 1st Ave), Lake View City Hall (201 North Main St) and Latta Town Hall (107 NW Ave). Limit 10 per household while supplies lasted. Sites open when storms threaten; check with Dillon County.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Dillon County, SC?
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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