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product_id: 2180313
title: "Flood Bags"
brand: "quick dam"
price: "VT19340"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Quick Dam"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2180313-flood-bags
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Absorbs 4 gallons water Compact & lightweight storage Expands in 10 minutes Flood Bags

**Brand:** quick dam
**Price:** VT19340
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💦 Ready, Set, Swell! Flood defense that grows with the flow.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Flood Bags by quick dam
- **How much does it cost?** VT19340 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2180313-flood-bags)

## Best For

- quick dam enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted quick dam brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight, easy to store, deploys in minutes for rapid response
- • **Long-Term Readiness:** 5+ year shelf life—always be prepared for unexpected water threats
- • **Versatile Protection:** Use indoors/outdoors to guard doorways, garages, erosion zones & more
- • **Instant Flood Defense:** Activates on contact with water—no sand or labor needed
- • **Stackable Barrier System:** Build custom flood walls by stacking bags in a stable brick pattern

## Overview

Quick Dam Flood Bags are water-activated, sandless sandbags that expand to 3.5 inches high within 10 minutes, absorbing up to 4 gallons of water each. Lightweight and compact, they require no filling labor and can be stacked to create custom flood barriers indoors or outdoors. Designed for rapid deployment and long-term storage, these bags offer a reliable, eco-friendly solution to control, contain, and divert flood water, making them an essential tool for proactive flood protection.

## Description

Product Description Quick Dam Flood BagsWater Activated Flood Bags absorb, control, & divert flood waterProduct DescriptionProtect your home or property in times of flooding with Quick Dam sandless sandbags. They are ready to use. Just lie in place and let the water do the rest. Quick Dams expand and activate on contact with water. Growing in size to absorb, contain and divert problem water. Light weight and easy to use. Place in the path of problem water and prevent the water from entering your property. Stack multiple bags to increase wall height. Keep on hand for emergency situations.Protect Against:Storm surges & water main breaksOverflowing appliances & equipmentLeaking equipment & water tanksBroken sprinkler headsA/C condensation overflowSpills, leaks, floods, drips & moreFlood Bags:Water Activated Flood Bags (Sandless Sandbags) - Just get them wetFlood Bags grow to 12in x 24in x 3.5in highNo need for sand or labor, filling sandbagsAbsorbs 4 gallons of water & grows to full size of 3.5in high in 10 minutesSwelled bags contain, control, & divert flood waterStack multiple bags in brick formation to increase wall heightHow to UsePlace the Bags in the path of oncoming flood water.As they come in contact with water, it will absorb through material & start to swell.Bags reach their full height of 3.5in in 10 mins if enough water is present.If a rush of water is expected or you need to stack them, pre-soaking them is recommended.Not for use with Salt water.Note: For a solid base, bags should be stacked in a 1:3 ratio. For every 1ft of height needed, extend the base by 3ftTips & TricksDuring first activation, we recommend checking on them to make sure they are directing water as desired. Adjustments may be necessary as landscaping can alter water flow.Bags & Barriers should be stacked higher than water level for stability and to prevent them from floating away.Barriers are flexible and can be curved or wrapped.Barriers have a dual chamber, place wider edge towards water & smaller wedge away from water to prevent rolling out of position.Pre-Soaking is recommended prior to stacking or if heavy rain or water flow is expected.Staining may occur in instances where the surface is porous or unfinished cement is present. Remove from area when no longer needed.Porous surfaces like unfinished cement cause excessive seepage, since they are both trying to absorb water. Plastic barrier film in between, may help.For use in the winter/snow months, make sure they are fully activated before freezing temperatures occur to assure maximum protection when the snow is melting. We do not recommend moving them while frozen to prevent any tearing of the outer material. Also, salt on the roads should not come in contact with Quick Dams. To help, pre-activate Quick Dams with water & then wrap plastic under & over the top to prevent the salt from making contact.Do NOT use around salt water, lime or calcium. These will cause the inner absorbent to release the water & deflate the product making it useless.Flood Bags & Barriers will not fully activate unless enough water is present.Once activated by water they can be used as a barrier against other oils & chemicals.Leave in place for 3-6 months of ongoing protection. Shrinking will occur as they dry out, but they will swell again once re-exposed to water.Length of time to dry out varies on climate. Average is about 3 months as higher humidity levels tend to take longer.Once completely dry, they will feel crunchy and ready for reactivation. Smooth the contents to evenly distribute the super absorbent polymers.Direct sunlight causes the product to degrade at a rapid pace, which will result in the product feeling slimy.Do NOT cut. The inner contents will be exposed and will make the product unusable. Storage & Shelf LifeBags unused, have a 5+ year shelf life.Store in sealed bag for maximum term.Keep on hand for immediate deployment.How to DisposeThrow away in trash.Quick Dams are safe: Pet friendlyNon-toxicEnvironmentally SafeOptional- great soil additive to help retain moisture- cut open & spread/ blend contents on lawn or garden (NOTE- will be VERY slippery until it degrades & disappears) From the Manufacturer Protect your home or property in times of flooding with quick dam sand less sandbags. They are ready to use. Just lie in place and let the water do the rest. Quick dams expand and activate on contact with water. Growing in size to absorb, contain and divert problem water. Light weight and easy to use. Place in the path of problem water and prevent the water from entering your property. Stack multiple bags to increase wall height. Keep on hand for emergency situations.

Review: Not perfect, but nothing else like it. Essential if you deal with basement flooding - SO here's the short review, I bought these 'just in case'. The reviews were mixed, but my basement was going to flood after the snow melted from a WI winter. You can read my experience below. Well it did flood, I caught it at the beginning. I placed these bags down where it was coming up and they absorbed the water and also acted as a barrier to make the steady flow drop down to a very slow trickle that I was able to keep mopped up by placing a towel down in front of the bags. This helped immensely while I got to the source of the flooding. I bought more for next time. Not quite sure if I'll be able to reuse, and I wouldn't necessarily use these again to clean the mess, but if you know where the water is coming in at and place it there, I would use it for that as it does slow down or act as a barrier preventing further mess. The long review with other products: I knew it was inevitable this Spring, my basement was going to flood. No way around it. I hired a lemon of an excavation company last year to stop it, they did the worst job imagineable and made the problem worse. They basically created a basin that collects rain water up against my house and then just DUMPS it into my basement. Plastic sheeting on the outside helps keep the rainwater out, but after a WI winter with heavy snow & ice, I was concerned that I didn't quite make sure I placed enough sheeting down. So, after a day of chunking ice & vacuuming water on the outside so I remove old sheeting and place new down new before March rain... I placed these sensors down. I was pretty confident only a small amount would leak in the usual spot. I thought 3 sensors was more than enough and I'd place the other 2 in areas of mild concern. Well the usual spot didn't leak, my efforts of ice picking and vacuuming (and probably worrying the neighbors) has paid off. The water came from under the house! A sensor went off just as the water was trickling in. I ran to action... placing towels and quick damn bags down to keep the water from flowing in from the area in the floor. I only had maybe 1/4-1/2" of standing water in a low spot of the basement floor. I discovered my sump pump had actually burned out! And my drain tile was overflowing! Now, keep track of all the gadgets I mention in this post if you deal with flooding, because I believe my paranoia saved me this year... I still had messe, but I cleaned them up quickly and my life was only derailed for a few hours vs days like usual. I love my basement when it's dry, I have a little gym down there. Its my version of a she-shed... Not only did I purchase the quick dam bags, I purchased a portable pump in case s#!% hit the fan and the flooding got bad... so when I discovered my sump pump quit working, I was able to drain the basin and draintile in about 20 mins once I set up the portable pump and garden hose. So make sure you have this essential in your power toolkit also! Because when I discovered the pump was out, it was 630 at night in a rural area where every hardware store was closed and the closest Menards is 45 mins away. I would've had to drive there while my house continued to flood. I just kept up with the portable until I could get my sump replaced! You know what they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! So then the 2nd time the sensors went off, it was because I realized after all this mess with my sump pump, I had unplugged my water softener. I plugged it back in, not realizing the thing drains and the drain pipe was not pointed back into my drain basin where the sump pump is. (K, folks, I'm a single mom with NO mechanical ability AT ALL, everything I have learned in this area is because I'm in desperation to fix an issue and I don't have a man to call) So after I plug it in, and I'm all thankful that everything is finally fixed and I probably survived Spring flood season already, I sit down with a cup of coffee so glad that all the above steps were in place and things didn't turn out as bad as they could've, a sensor goes off 😞🤬 66 gallons of water from that f'n water softener. Imagine if I didn't have the sensor tho, and I just sat upstairs enjoying life thinking all was peaceful and calm while it just kept pouring water in! I caught it 10 mins in thanks to these and was able to stop the flooding and clean up the mess in an hour. So here's your flooding grocery list: GOVEE Water sensors (these are great, especially if you're away from home like I am!) Quick Dam flood bags (can absorb, act as a barrier to keep water from continuing to flow in) Wet vacuum Portable sump pump Dehumidifier Flashlight that you keep on a hook near the area of flooding because you should cut power to the house until you know its safe to enter without getting electrocuted Lots of extra towels to dry up the floor after you've removed the bulk of the water! Husband 🤣🤣🤣 jk
Review: Good Quality Product - Works very well and gets into small areas as well for water

## Features

- Water Activated Flood Bags, Rated #1 in Flood Control
- Grows to 3.5in high in minutes, just get them wet
- Use to control, contain & divert flood water
- Ready to use, no sand or labor needed
- Compact & Lightweight, stores away until needed
- Use to protect doorways, garages, erosion control & more
- Use indoors or out
- Be Prepared & Be Protected- Keep Quick Dams on hand
- Units grow to: 12in width x 24in long x 3.5in tall
- Do NOT use with salt water, chemical reaction causes deflation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0085S0612 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,710 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #21 in Safe Accessories |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,073) |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.6 pounds |
| Item model number | QD1224-6 |
| Manufacturer | Quick Dam |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 4 x 8 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Quick Dam
- **Style:** 6-Pack
- **Power Source:** Manual
- **Color:** Black
- **Product Dimensions:** 5"D x 5"W x 3"H
- **Item Weight:** 2.6 Pounds
- **Alarm:** Vibration
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00610585906200, 00810959020420
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Number of Items:** 6

## Images

![Flood Bags - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jnw5fphgL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do i have to pre soak these to have them work or do I just put them out before the rains start?**
A: I learned the hard way that if the rain comes hard & fast, then you should have pre-soaked them.  If it falls slow, then maybe the bags have time to swell.

**Q: How much do they weigh after they have been soaked in water and fully absorbed?**
A: Thank you for our interest in the Sandless Sandbags.  Each bag will absorb 4 gallons of water and weigh 32 lbs.  If there is anything further we can assist you with please let us know.

**Q: What is the best placement to prevent watering from coming through the garage door (inside garage, outside, or both)?**
A: Block/divert the route of the water. The pavement outside our garage rises with frost, so we pile bags on corner outside  of door & also inside. Our condo assoc. refuses to pay to have the concrete lowered ( another reason not to buy a condo ), so every snow ice thaw we have a flood in our garage.

**Q: do they stay in place in a hurricane**
A: We pre soaked ours to make sure they would stay put when the wind started

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not perfect, but nothing else like it. Essential if you deal with basement flooding
*by C***S on March 22, 2022*

SO here's the short review, I bought these 'just in case'. The reviews were mixed, but my basement was going to flood after the snow melted from a WI winter. You can read my experience below. Well it did flood, I caught it at the beginning. I placed these bags down where it was coming up and they absorbed the water and also acted as a barrier to make the steady flow drop down to a very slow trickle that I was able to keep mopped up by placing a towel down in front of the bags. This helped immensely while I got to the source of the flooding. I bought more for next time. Not quite sure if I'll be able to reuse, and I wouldn't necessarily use these again to clean the mess, but if you know where the water is coming in at and place it there, I would use it for that as it does slow down or act as a barrier preventing further mess. The long review with other products: I knew it was inevitable this Spring, my basement was going to flood. No way around it. I hired a lemon of an excavation company last year to stop it, they did the worst job imagineable and made the problem worse. They basically created a basin that collects rain water up against my house and then just DUMPS it into my basement. Plastic sheeting on the outside helps keep the rainwater out, but after a WI winter with heavy snow & ice, I was concerned that I didn't quite make sure I placed enough sheeting down. So, after a day of chunking ice & vacuuming water on the outside so I remove old sheeting and place new down new before March rain... I placed these sensors down. I was pretty confident only a small amount would leak in the usual spot. I thought 3 sensors was more than enough and I'd place the other 2 in areas of mild concern. Well the usual spot didn't leak, my efforts of ice picking and vacuuming (and probably worrying the neighbors) has paid off. The water came from under the house! A sensor went off just as the water was trickling in. I ran to action... placing towels and quick damn bags down to keep the water from flowing in from the area in the floor. I only had maybe 1/4-1/2" of standing water in a low spot of the basement floor. I discovered my sump pump had actually burned out! And my drain tile was overflowing! Now, keep track of all the gadgets I mention in this post if you deal with flooding, because I believe my paranoia saved me this year... I still had messe, but I cleaned them up quickly and my life was only derailed for a few hours vs days like usual. I love my basement when it's dry, I have a little gym down there. Its my version of a she-shed... Not only did I purchase the quick dam bags, I purchased a portable pump in case s#!% hit the fan and the flooding got bad... so when I discovered my sump pump quit working, I was able to drain the basin and draintile in about 20 mins once I set up the portable pump and garden hose. So make sure you have this essential in your power toolkit also! Because when I discovered the pump was out, it was 630 at night in a rural area where every hardware store was closed and the closest Menards is 45 mins away. I would've had to drive there while my house continued to flood. I just kept up with the portable until I could get my sump replaced! You know what they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! So then the 2nd time the sensors went off, it was because I realized after all this mess with my sump pump, I had unplugged my water softener. I plugged it back in, not realizing the thing drains and the drain pipe was not pointed back into my drain basin where the sump pump is. (K, folks, I'm a single mom with NO mechanical ability AT ALL, everything I have learned in this area is because I'm in desperation to fix an issue and I don't have a man to call) So after I plug it in, and I'm all thankful that everything is finally fixed and I probably survived Spring flood season already, I sit down with a cup of coffee so glad that all the above steps were in place and things didn't turn out as bad as they could've, a sensor goes off 😞🤬 66 gallons of water from that f'n water softener. Imagine if I didn't have the sensor tho, and I just sat upstairs enjoying life thinking all was peaceful and calm while it just kept pouring water in! I caught it 10 mins in thanks to these and was able to stop the flooding and clean up the mess in an hour. So here's your flooding grocery list: GOVEE Water sensors (these are great, especially if you're away from home like I am!) Quick Dam flood bags (can absorb, act as a barrier to keep water from continuing to flow in) Wet vacuum Portable sump pump Dehumidifier Flashlight that you keep on a hook near the area of flooding because you should cut power to the house until you know its safe to enter without getting electrocuted Lots of extra towels to dry up the floor after you've removed the bulk of the water! Husband 🤣🤣🤣 jk

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Quality Product
*by H***H on January 23, 2026*

Works very well and gets into small areas as well for water

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does The Job
*by S***T on December 9, 2025*

These work very well but don’t last more than a year…or 2 if you are lucky.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Quick Dam - QD1224-6 Water Activated Flood Bags 1ft x 2ft, 6-Pack
- Quick Dam QD65-2 5' Barrier Water Flood Dam Bags, 2 Pack, Black
- Quick Dam QD610-1 Water-Activated Flood Barrier-1 Pack, Black

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