Free sandbags in Kleberg 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 Kleberg County, TX
Ahead of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, the City of Kingsville offered self-serve sand at 6th and Avenue B and handed out sandbags at the Sanitation Department, 1300 E. Corral Avenue (proof of residency, 6 bags per household, while supplies lasted). Kleberg County crews also distributed bags at Precinct 1 (1910 E Trant Road), Precinct 3 (433 East County Road 2310) and Precinct 4 (622 N. 14th Street). Sites open only when a storm threatens.
- City of Kingsville: sandbags (July 2024 notice)cityofkingsville.com
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Kleberg County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Kleberg 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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Flood maps for Kleberg County
1,203 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 29 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Kleberg County (FEMA data as of April 14, 2023), 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 "Kleberg 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 Kleberg County, TX?
Ahead of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, the City of Kingsville offered self-serve sand at 6th and Avenue B and handed out sandbags at the Sanitation Department, 1300 E. Corral Avenue (proof of residency, 6 bags per household, while supplies lasted). Kleberg County crews also distributed bags at Precinct 1 (1910 E Trant Road), Precinct 3 (433 East County Road 2310) and Precinct 4 (622 N. 14th Street). Sites open only when a storm threatens.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Kleberg 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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