Sandbag Locations in Western KY and Southern IN

We are in for a monster storm that is predicted to bring long-track EF3 tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail to the tri-state. In fact, parts of the tri-state are under a level 5 HIGH risk for severe weather and TORCON level 7 for tornadoes today.

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Oh, and it's also going to bring torrential rainfall. So much that parts of the tri-state could get up to 15 inches which could be catastrophic.

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In an earlier post, the Warrick County Storm Water Department warned on Facebook that local subdivisions were not designed to withstand this kind of water.

Citizens of Warrick County, especially the Newburgh area. Please prepare for this rain storm. With the amount they are calling for, none of us have seen this much rain in 20+ years and most subdivisions are NOT designed to get rains like these. Please be proactive and make sure drainage ways (ditch/easements) are clear from debris or blockages (landscaping, debris, fences, planting, etc.) in the easements.

Emergency Management Offices and local businesses are banding together to provide sandbags to residents who need them. Here's where you can find them.

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*Please note dates and times as the rain will be forecasted for the entire weekend. Want to add to this list? Email me right here.

Mulzer Family of Companies

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. is providing FREE sand to support our communities in response to the expected flooding. Check out the designated locations for pickup. Remember to bring a shovel and bags, as supplies are limited. Sand will be accessible 24/7 until the waters recede. Residents can reach out to their local EMA offices for bags. For more details on locations, please visit our link: https://mulzer.com/locations/mulzer

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Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency

Today, they will be offering sandbags at “no cost” to Evansville and Vanderburgh County residence. The location will be 1430 Harmony Way at our EMA warehouse parking lot. This is at the intersection of Carl Ave. and Harmony Way. close to Mater Dei High School.
The sandbags are the typical white “empty” string tie top style bags.We will provide instructions on how to fill them and how to build a small dam or levee.All we ask is for a name of the resident, address of the location, and how many you required, we will get reimbursed later by Indiana Department of Homeland Security for replacement bags. You will not need to call our office to participate in this operation. Arrive at this location and time and you will get sandbags.

Henderson Emergency Management

With the threat of potentially historic flooding forecasted later this week, if you are in need of sandbags, there will be pre-filled sandbags available starting Thursday Morning at 8:00 AM until limited supplies run out. The sandbags will be available at the end of Borax Drive off South Green Street.

Directions: From Hwy 425, take Green Street to Borax Drive, turn left onto Borax Drive and go past the Henderson County Detention Center which is located at 380 Borax Drive Henderson KY 42420. Follow Borax Drive to the end of the road. The sandbags will be staged at the end of the asphalt for your pickup. (see map) Shoutout to Henderson Materials - Mulzer Crushed Stone for donating the sand and The Henderson County Detention Center for bagging the sand for your convenience.

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Warrick County Emergency Management Agency·

Warrick County Residents Only

With storms approaching and heavy rainfall expected, we want to ensure that residents in need of sandbags can easily access them. Below are the locations where you can get sandbags and where to pick up sand. Please remember to bring your shovel to fill the sandbags.

ATTENTION: Below is the map of the location for Sand at Vann Road Park

Look at the map and go to the location you see the circle following the road along the lake. PLEASE stay off the NJB Property which is clearly marked by the markings below.

Location for SAND AND SANDBAGS:

Provided by the County Highway

Vann Road Park

5211 Vann Road, Newburgh, Indiana 47630

Sand will be available at this location until supplies run out. Please bring your own shovel to fill the bags.

Locations to Pick Up SANDBAGS ONLY (NO SAND):

1. Warrick County EMA Office

107 W Locust Street, Suite 307

Boonville, IN 47601

Open: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2. Boonville Fire Department

410 S 4th Street

Boonville, IN 47601

Open: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

(If no one is at the fire station, they may be on an emergency call. Please wait or come back later.)

3. Ohio Township Fire Department

3433 Libbert Road

Newburgh, IN 47630

Open: 8:00am - 8:00pm

(If no one is at the fire station, they may be on an emergency call. Please wait or come back later.)

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Daviess County Emergency Management Agency

There will be a small window today (Wednesday, April 2, 2025) for sandbag operations 10am-2pm at Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd, Owensboro, KY. Storms are currently expected to enter our area around 5-7pm, which is why we have such a narrow window for sandbags today.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to late notice and unavailability of volunteers, you may have to fill your own sandbags.

Maximum # of sandbags per household: 100

Audubon Sand & Gravel

We would like to help our neighbors. If you need some sand for sand bags please stop by and we will be happy to help. We have provided a sand pile at the entrances for those in need of sand for sand bags.

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WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE THIS POST AS MORE SANDBAG STATIONS BECOME AVAILABLE.

How to Prepare for a Flood

According to ready.gov, there are a few things you can do to prepare.

1. Make a manageable go-bag. You need something that you can easily carry if there is a flood. Include important documents, food, water, medications, phone charger, pet items, and a change of clothes. Move important items to the highest level of your home or off-site.

2. Make a family plan. Decide where to go in the event your family is separated and communications are down.

3. Move to higher ground. If you are at home, go to the highest level you can. Do not try to drive though flood waters.

4. Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.

5. Keep storm drains clear of debris. Sandbag if necessary.

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