Do i have to pre soak these to have them work or do I just put them out before the rains start?

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.

How much do they weigh after they have been soaked in water and fully absorbed?

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.

What is the best placement to prevent watering from coming through the garage door (inside garage, outside, or both)?

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.

do they stay in place in a hurricane

We pre soaked ours to make sure they would stay put when the wind started

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Quick Dam 12" x 24" Water Activated Flood Bags, 6-Pack

Quick Dam 12" x 24" Water Activated Flood Bags, 6-Pack

Product ID: 2180313

Details

Brand
Quick Dam
Style
6-Pack
Power Source
Manual
Color
Black
Product Dimensions
5"D x 5"W x
Item Weight
2.6 Pounds

💧Absorbs 4 gallons water

📦Compact & lightweight

⏱️Expands in 10 mins

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Description

💧 Ready, Set, Swell: Flood Control That Works While You Relax

STACKABLE FLEXIBLE - Build custom-height barriers with easy-to-stack, bendable bags
VERSATILE PROTECTION - Ideal for doorways, garages, erosion control—indoors or out
INSTANT FLOOD DEFENSE - Activates on contact with water—no sand or labor needed
HIGH CAPACITY ABSORPTION - Each bag soaks up to 4 gallons, swelling to 3.5 inches tall
EFFORTLESS SETUP STORAGE - Lightweight, compact design stores easily until emergency strikes

Quick Dam 12" x 24" Water Activated Flood Bags are a top-rated, sandless flood control solution that expands to 3.5 inches high within 10 minutes of water contact. Each lightweight bag absorbs up to 4 gallons, creating an effective barrier to contain, divert, and control flood water. Designed for easy deployment and storage, these versatile bags protect doorways, garages, and more—indoors or outdoors—without the mess or labor of traditional sandbags.

Specifications

ASIN	B0085S0612
Best Sellers Rank	#1,806 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2 in Safe Accessories
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,142)
Department	Unisex-Adult
Item Weight	2.6 pounds
Item model number	QD1224-6
Manufacturer	Quick Dam
Product Dimensions	8 x 4 x 8 inches

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