Free sandbags in Horry 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 Horry County, SC
City of Myrtle Beach: in September 2025 it handed out free sand and sandbags at the Myrtle's Market parking lot while supplies lasted; bring a shovel (WMBF). City of Conway: its sandbag filling station at 1710 Freeman Drive gave residents free sand and bags in 2025 (bring your own shovel). Sites open when storms threaten, so check with the cities and Horry County Emergency Management.
- WMBF, reporting City of Myrtle Beach: sandbagswmbfnews.com
- City of Conway Police (city Facebook): sandbag stationfacebook.com
- City of Conway: sandbag filling stationfacebook.com
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Horry County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Horry 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 Horry County
10,225 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 162 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Horry County (FEMA data as of September 10, 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 "Horry 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 Horry County, SC?
City of Myrtle Beach: in September 2025 it handed out free sand and sandbags at the Myrtle's Market parking lot while supplies lasted; bring a shovel (WMBF). City of Conway: its sandbag filling station at 1710 Freeman Drive gave residents free sand and bags in 2025 (bring your own shovel). Sites open when storms threaten, so check with the cities and Horry County Emergency Management.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Horry 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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