Flood Bags

Flood bags provide a fast, clean way to block rising water, storm runoff, and minor overland flooding. Unlike traditional sandbags, modern water-activated flood bags arrive lightweight and flat, store compactly on a shelf, and swell within minutes on contact with water to form a tight barrier. Homeowners, contractors, facility managers, and municipalities use them to protect doorways, garages, basements, driveways, mechanical rooms, curb inlets, and landscaping. Because deployment requires no shovels or loose sand, a single person can stage dozens quickly, reducing labor and response time during a storm.

You’ll find several options in this category: water-activated flood bags that absorb and expand for rapid deployment; reusable flood barriers and tubes that fill with water for longer runs; and traditional woven polypropylene or jute sandbags for more permanent berms and erosion control. Each approach supports flood control and storm preparedness; choose based on speed, storage, length of barrier needed, and reusability.

What to look for:
- Size and capacity: match bag dimensions and absorption capacity to the opening or perimeter you need to seal.
- Expansion time: faster activation helps during sudden downpours.
- Durability: tear strength, UV resistance, and non-slip surfaces improve performance outdoors.
- Shelf life and packaging: vacuum-sealed packs store well for emergency flood protection kits.
- Reusability and disposal: some products can be dried and reused; others are single-use with landfill-safe or eco-conscious fills.
- Compatibility: handles, tie strings, and corner shapes make stacking easier around doors and garage thresholds.

How to use:
- Pre-plan coverage; most doorways need 2–3 staggered layers in a brick pattern.
- Seat bags by pressing to remove gaps; overlap ends to prevent leaks.
- Add plastic sheeting on the water side for extra sealing on smooth surfaces.
- Direct water toward safe drainage, not enclosed areas.
- After the event, follow local guidelines for drying, reuse, or disposal.

These erosion control supplies help protect property, reduce cleanup costs, and keep stormwater where it belongs.