Free sandbags in Orange 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 Orange County, TX
In September 2024, the City of Orange had sand and bags at Memorial Field (Eddleman Rd) and Cove Recreation Area (West Campus St), and the county at its road and bridge barns: Pct 2, 11897 State Hwy 62, Mauriceville; Pct 3, 2502 W Round Bunch Rd; Pct 4, 375 Claiborne St. Bring a shovel. Sites open when storms threaten; check with Orange County Emergency Management.
- Orange Leader, reporting City of Orange and Orange Countyorangeleader.com
- 12News, reporting Orange County (Sept 2026)12newsnow.com
Checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.
Free storm alerts for Orange County
When the National Weather Service issues a flood, fire, wind or hurricane warning for Orange 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 Orange County
3,900 FEMA flood-zone areas mapped across 19 map panels.
MyStormPlan hosts FEMA's flood map data for Orange County (FEMA data as of December 15, 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 "Orange 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 Orange County, TX?
In September 2024, the City of Orange had sand and bags at Memorial Field (Eddleman Rd) and Cove Recreation Area (West Campus St), and the county at its road and bridge barns: Pct 2, 11897 State Hwy 62, Mauriceville; Pct 3, 2502 W Round Bunch Rd; Pct 4, 375 Claiborne St. Bring a shovel. Sites open when storms threaten; check with Orange County Emergency Management.
How do I know if my home is in a flood zone in Orange 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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