Winter Storm Alert: Flood Preparation Essentials to Buy Online and Pick Up Today

With severe weather threatening many parts of the United States, it’s important to be prepared. So far in January 2024, various storms that range from high winds and heavy rain are pummeling the Northeast, and blizzard-like conditions exist in northeast New Mexico, eastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, western Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. So whether you’re preparing for a large snowstorm with eventual snowmelt or a torrential downpour and heavy winds, it’s imperative that you’re ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at you.

To be prepared for possible flooding, though, what do you need to have on hand? We’ve got you covered with this list of essentials compiled by our experts for products you can snag today. An easy way to do this is to take advantage of convenient curbside delivery or free in-store pickup. Make your purchases online today, then head to your local store. Some stores even offer free same-day delivery depending on your location.

These are the products our team recommends you have on hand to be prepared for possible flooding.

Submersible Sump Pumps

• Zoeller 1/2-HP 115-Volt Cast Iron Submersible Sump Pump at Lowe’s for $249
• Utilitech 1/3-HP Thermoplastic Pedestal Sump Pump at Lowe’s for $121
• Zoeller 1/2-HP 115-Volt Cast Iron Pedestal Sump Pump at Lowe’s for $239
• lotec 1/3 HP 4200 GPH Zinc Vertical Float Submersible Sump Pump at Ace Hardware for $159.99
• ECO-FLO 1/3 HP 3600 gph Thermoplastic Vertical Float Switch AC Pedestal Sump Pump at Ace Hardware for $89.99
• Wayne 1/2 HP 5100 gph Stainless Steel Vertical Float Switch AC Sump Pump at Ace Hardware for $209.99
• DRUMMOND 1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump with Vertical Float, at Harbor Freight for $109
• Everbilt Cast Iron 1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump at The Home Depot for $239 
• Superior Pump1/4 HP Submersible Thermoplastic Sump Pump at The Home Depot for $77.19
• Superior Pump 1/3 HP Submersible Remote Sink Drain Pump System at The Home Depot for $235.98
• Wayne 3/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump at The Home Depot $182.21

Wet/Dry Shop Vacs

• CRAFTSMAN 5-Gallons 4-HP Corded Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum at Lowe’s for $54.98
• Shop-Vac 14-Gallons 5.5-HP Corded Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum at Lowe’s for $139
• DEWALT 16-Gallons 6.5-HP Corded Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum at Lowe’s for $199
• Craftsman 12 gal Corded Wet/Dry Vacuum 10.5 amps 120 V 6 HP at Ace Hardware for $119.99
• Craftsman 9 gal Corded Wet/Dry Vacuum 8.3 amps 120 V 4.25 HP at Ace Hardware for $99.99
• RIDGID 12 Gallon 5.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum at The Home Depot for $99.98
• RIDGID 16 Gallon 5.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum at The Home Depot for $119
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 6 Gal. Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum at The Home Depot for $139

Other Flood Essentials

• Unisex 16 in. Height Waterproof PVC Rubber Boots at The Home Depot for $27.81
• Marshalltown Adult Unisex Black Waterproof Work Boots at Lowe’s for $27.98
• Coast EAL22 1250-Lumen LED Camping Lantern at Lowe’s for $39.98
• Coast EAL12 Black/White Emergency Lantern at Ace Hardware for $21.98
• Eveready Floating LED Lantern at The Home Depot for $6.97
• Defiant 700 Lumens Floating Weatherproof Lantern at The Home Depot for $15.97

Prices listed here are accurate as of January 9th, 2024.