Seminole County updates sandbag hours ahead of potential flooding

County sites are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Winter Springs has pickup hours Wednesday and Thursday

Gulf Coast prepares forHurricane Isaias ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA- OCTOBER 08: Brian Brunick (C) and other residents fill sandbags that were provided by the city of Orange Beach as they prepare for the possible arrival of Hurricane Isaias on October 08, 2026 in Orange Beach, Alabama. Hurricane Isaias is in the Gulf of Mexico as the season's first Atlantic hurricane, with sustained winds of 80 to 85 mph. It is projected to make landfall along the northern U.S. Gulf Coast as a category two or lower hurricane by late Friday or early Saturday. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

By Brody Wooddell

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County has updated its sandbag pickup hours as residents prepare for possible flooding after recent heavy rain.

County sites in Geneva and Sanford are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The county initially made 3,000 prefilled sandbags available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Empty bags and dirt are also available to Seminole County residents. See Channel 9’s earlier coverage of the county’s sandbag operations.

Where can Seminole County residents get sandbags?

  • Geneva: Old Geneva Volunteer Fire Station, 217 2nd St.
  • Sanford: Boombah Sports Complex overflow lot, 3325 Cameron Ave.

Both county sites are unstaffed. Residents who plan to fill their own bags should bring a shovel and gloves and be prepared to fill and load the bags themselves. A filled bag can weigh about 30 pounds, so the county recommends bringing someone to help.

Where can Winter Springs residents get sandbags?

Winter Springs is offering self-service sandbags at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5. The city limits residents to 15 bags per household while supplies last.

Altamonte Springs’ sandbag sites have closed. Residents should check with their city for updates before heading out. Check Seminole County’s sandbag information.

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