Several cities across the Rio Grande Valley announced sandbag distributions ahead of scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for this weekend. 

Below is a list of sandbag distributions throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Check back for updates as more sandbag distribution events are announced. 

CAMERON COUNTY

City of Harlingen

The city of Harlingen will distribute sandbags on Friday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the city's public works facility, located at 404 S. 54th St.

Harlingen residents must bring their ID and a water bill.

Call 956-216-5300 for more information.

City of La Feria

La Feria residents can get five bags per household on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the city public works warehouse, located at 717 W. 1st St.

The self-serve distribution event will from from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

City of San Benito

The city of San Benito will be providing sandbags on Friday, May 2 at the City Service Center, located at 925 W. Stenger St.

The sandbag distribution event will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

HIDALGO COUNTY

City of Alamo

Alamo residents can fill up to five sandbags. at the Alamo City Hall — located at 420 N. Tower Rd. — or the city public works building — located at 803 S. Tower Rd.

 City of Mercedes

The city of Mercedes' Public Works Department is offering sandbags to residents.

Bags are being provided, but residents must bring their own shovels at the knights of Columbus parking lot at 150 N. Ohio Ave.

The distribution events are set for Thursday, May 1 from 4:30 p.m. until sand runs out.

A second distribution event is set for Friday, May 2 from 11 a.m. until sand runs out.

City of Mission

The city of Mission will hold a self-serve sandbag distribution event on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Speer Memorial Library, located at 801 E. 12th St.

Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovels. 

City of Weslaco

A self-fill sandbag station is available anytime at Weslaco City Hall, located at 255 S. Kansas Ave.

Free, empty sandbags will be provided at city hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Proof of residency, and a shovel, is required.

STARR COUNTY

City of La Grulla

The city of La Grulla will give away sandbags on Friday, May 2 at the La Grulla Fire Station.

The distribution event will run from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limit of 3 sandbags per door. 

Rio Grande City

Sandbags for Rio Grande City residents will be provided on Friday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 632 W. Eisenhower.

Bags and sands will be provided. Proof of residency is required.

Call 956-487-5312 for more information.  

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