Free sandbags in El Paso 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 El Paso County, TX
Free sandbags for El Paso Water residential customers for flood control only: limit 10 per visit, show a Texas ID or an El Paso Water bill. The Stormwater Operations Center, 4801 Fred Wilson Ave, stays open year-round. July 6 - Nov 14, 2026 summer sites also run at Artcraft Booster Station, 7830 Paseo Del Norte, and Blackie Chesher Park, 9292 Escobar Drive. Bags weigh about 40-50 pounds each.
- El Paso Water: sandbagsepwater.org
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for El Paso County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for El Paso 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.
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Is your home in a flood or fire zone?
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Get official emergency alerts
Search for "El Paso 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 El Paso County, TX?
Free sandbags for El Paso Water residential customers for flood control only: limit 10 per visit, show a Texas ID or an El Paso Water bill. The Stormwater Operations Center, 4801 Fred Wilson Ave, stays open year-round. July 6 - Nov 14, 2026 summer sites also run at Artcraft Booster Station, 7830 Paseo Del Norte, and Blackie Chesher Park, 9292 Escobar Drive. Bags weigh about 40-50 pounds each.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in El Paso 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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