SANDBAGS

The Northern California storm season runs from October through March every year. The severity of flooding depends on the storm itself, as well as conditions of the local property, street, and storm drain system.

• Joiner Park, 1701 Nicolaus Rd. (east side of parking lot)
• McBean Park,  17 McBean Park Dr. (parking lot near the skate park)
• Lincoln Public Library, 485 Twelve Bridges Dr. (east side of parking lot)

There is a limit of 25 bags per household. Please remember to bring your own shovel. Please note that the sand and bags are for Lincoln residents only.

Learn more from the City of Lincoln here. Placer County residents may use the Placer County locations available here.

• Fill sandbags ½ to ⅔ full
• Tie at top so bag will lay flat when put in place
• A properly filled sandbag should weigh between 35-40 lbs
• Overfilled bags and bags tied too low leave gaps in the levee, allowing water to seep through
• An overfilled sandbag can weight 70-75 lbs

To report street flooding, call Public Services at (916) 434-2450, Monday – Friday from 8am to 5pm or the Police Department after hours and weekends at (916) 645-4040.