Through the county’s Be Flood Ready campaign, residents are eligible for — and encouraged to pick up — free sandbag materials to protect their homes, properties and businesses and are encouraged to seek them out as increased rain and flood alerts ring out through the area.
Residents living close to areas along the Cedar, Green, Duwamish, Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers are most at-risk for flooding.
“As we enter flood season, we encourage residents, especially those living or working near the Duwamish River, to prepare ahead of time,” said King County Flood Control District (KCFCD) Supervisor Teresa Mosqueda. “When rain events coincide with King Tides, flood risk can rise quickly. Taking advantage of the free sandbag program now is a simple, effective way to protect your property.”
King tides are described as “exceptionally high tides” and for the next few months, they are expected to occur Nov. 7-9, Dec. 6-9 and Jan. 4-6, 2026.
According to KCFCD, the highest flood risks throughout King County happen between October in April, with flood risks increasing in areas along the Duwamish River due to the combination of heavy rain and high tides.
To learn more about flood alerts, flood insurance, evacuation routes and maps of floodplains, visit kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resources.
The City of Issaquah provides sandbags to its residents and information can be found at issaquahwa.gov/242/sandbags while free distribution locations for King County residents can be found in the following cities.
Black Diamond – King County Roads Facility
20827 SE Auburn Black Diamond Road Black Diamond, WA 98010
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day Empty sandbags and sand. Self-service, limited to 25 sandbags per vehicle. Bring your own shovel.
Carnation – City of Carnation Public Works
33100 NE 45th Street Carnation, WA 98014
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Empty sandbags and sand. Self-service, limited to 25 sandbags per vehicle. Bring your own shovel.
Fall City – King County Roads Facility
33719 SE 44th Place Fall City, WA 98024
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day
Empty sandbags and sand. Self-service, limited to 25 sandbags per vehicle. Bring your own shovel.
North Bend – North Bend City Public Works
1155 E North Bend Way, North Bend WA 98045
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Empty sandbags and sand. Self-service, shovels available. Please check in at City Hall or the Public Works Shop with a staff member first. Sandbags also available after hours when the Emergency Operations Center is open due to flooding.
Pacific – City of Pacific
224 Countyline Rd SW, Pacific, WA 98047
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day
Empty sandbags and sand. Self-service, limited to 25 sandbags per vehicle. Bring your own shovel.
Redmond – Marymoor Park
6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Parking lot G, Redmond, WA 98052
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Empty sandbags and sand. Self-service, limited to 25 sandbags per vehicle. Located adjacent to Parking Lot G. Drive through open gate into the landscape materials area east of parking lot. Sandbag supplies are located on the south end of the ecology blocks. Bring your own shovel.
Renton – King County Roads Facility
3021 NE 4th St Renton, WA 98056
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day
Along Jefferson Ave NE adjacent to Renton Transfer Station.
Empty sandbags and sand. Self-service, limited to 25 sandbags per vehicle. Bring your own shovel.
Seattle – Helene Madison Pool
13401 Meridian N Seattle, WA 98133
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day
Sandbags available October 15 – March 15. Limited to 25 per household or business.
Seattle – Meadowbrook Community Center
10517 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day Sandbags available October 15 – March 15. Limited to 25 per household or business.
Seattle – South Park Neighborhood
731 S. Sullivan Seattle, WA 98108
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day
Sandbags available October 15 – March 15. Limited to 25 per household or business.
Seattle – Southwest Pool
2801 SW Thistle Street Seattle, WA 98126
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day Sandbags available October 15 – March 15. Limit to 25 per household or business.
Skykomish – King County Roads Facility
74212 Old Cascade Highway Skykomish, WA 98288
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day
Self-service, limited to 25 sandbag per vehicle. Bring your own shovel.
Snoqualmie – City of Snoqualmie
38190 SE Mill Pond Road Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 24 hours a day during flood conditions. Empty sandbags and sand provided, bring your shovel. For more information call: Snoqualmie Public Works 425-831-4919, during emergency conditions: Emergency Operations Center 425-888-5911.
Vashon Island – Vashon Island Fire and Rescue property operated by King County Roads
10019 SW Bank Road Vashon, WA 98070
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day Self-service, limited to 25 sandbag per vehicle. Bring your own shovel.
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