Free sandbags in Cameron County, TX
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 Cameron County, TX
In past storms, Cameron County has offered free sandbags at its Precinct 1 Warehouse, 2050 S. Browne Ave., Brownsville, and its Precinct 2 Warehouse, 7092 Old Alice Road, Brownsville, alongside the City of Brownsville's distribution at Public Works, Building C, 6035 Jaime J. Zapata. In June 2026 the city required Brownsville residents to bring a valid ID and utility bill, with a limit of six sandbags per family. Distributions are announced when a storm threatens.
- City of Brownsville: sandbagsbrownsvilletx.gov
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Cameron County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Cameron 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 Cameron County
1,797 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 44 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Cameron County (FEMA data as of July 18, 2018), 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
Cameron County's official alert system is Emergency Alert Brownsville (City of Brownsville). 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 Cameron County, TX?
In past storms, Cameron County has offered free sandbags at its Precinct 1 Warehouse, 2050 S. Browne Ave., Brownsville, and its Precinct 2 Warehouse, 7092 Old Alice Road, Brownsville, alongside the City of Brownsville's distribution at Public Works, Building C, 6035 Jaime J. Zapata. In June 2026 the city required Brownsville residents to bring a valid ID and utility bill, with a limit of six sandbags per family. Distributions are announced when a storm threatens.
How do I get emergency alerts in Cameron County, TX?
Sign up for Emergency Alert Brownsville (City of Brownsville), 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 Cameron County, TX?
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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