Snow Load in Indiana

92 counties — Average 19.6 PSF (Light)

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Light (93.5%) Moderate (4.3%) Case Study (2.2%)
Light — 86 counties with 1–20 PSF. Standard roof construction is typically sufficient.
Moderate — 4 counties with 21–40 PSF. Roofs need reinforced framing to handle regular snow buildup.
Case Study — 2 counties where snow loads vary too much to assign one number. A licensed engineer must determine the load for your specific site.

Based on ASCE 7-22, the national standard for structural snow loads used by engineers and building codes across the US.

Indiana Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

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All 92 Counties — By Snow Load

CountyClassificationSnow Load
Adams Light 20 PSF
Allen Light 20 PSF
Bartholomew Light 20 PSF
Benton Light 20 PSF
Blackford Light 20 PSF
Boone Light 20 PSF
Brown Light 20 PSF
Carroll Light 20 PSF
Cass Light 20 PSF
Clark Light 20 PSF
Clay Light 20 PSF
Clinton Light 20 PSF
Crawford Light 15 PSF
Daviess Light 20 PSF
DeKalb Light 20 PSF
Dearborn Light 20 PSF
Decatur Light 20 PSF
Delaware Light 20 PSF
Dubois Light 15 PSF
Elkhart Moderate 25 PSF
Fayette Light 20 PSF
Floyd Light 15 PSF
Fountain Light 20 PSF
Franklin Light 20 PSF
Fulton Light 20 PSF
Gibson Light 15 PSF
Grant Light 20 PSF
Greene Light 20 PSF
Hamilton Light 20 PSF
Hancock Light 20 PSF
Harrison Light 15 PSF
Hendricks Light 20 PSF
Henry Light 20 PSF
Howard Light 20 PSF
Huntington Light 20 PSF
Jackson Light 20 PSF
Jasper Light 20 PSF
Jay Light 20 PSF
Jefferson Light 20 PSF
Jennings Light 20 PSF
Johnson Light 20 PSF
Knox Light 20 PSF
Kosciusko Light 20 PSF
LaGrange Moderate 25 PSF
LaPorte Moderate 25 PSF
Lake Moderate 25 PSF
Lawrence Light 20 PSF
Madison Light 20 PSF
Marion Light 20 PSF
Marshall Light 20 PSF
Martin Light 20 PSF
Miami Light 20 PSF
Monroe Light 20 PSF
Montgomery Light 20 PSF
Morgan Light 20 PSF
Newton Light 20 PSF
Noble Light 20 PSF
Ohio Light 20 PSF
Orange Light 15 PSF
Owen Light 20 PSF
Parke Light 20 PSF
Perry Light 15 PSF
Pike Light 15 PSF
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Posey Light 15 PSF
Pulaski Light 20 PSF
Putnam Light 20 PSF
Randolph Light 20 PSF
Ripley Light 20 PSF
Rush Light 20 PSF
Scott Light 20 PSF
Shelby Light 20 PSF
Spencer Light 15 PSF
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Starke Light 20 PSF
Steuben Light 20 PSF
Sullivan Light 20 PSF
Switzerland Light 20 PSF
Tippecanoe Light 20 PSF
Tipton Light 20 PSF
Union Light 20 PSF
Vanderburgh Light 15 PSF
Vermillion Light 20 PSF
Vigo Light 20 PSF
Wabash Light 20 PSF
Warren Light 20 PSF
Warrick Light 15 PSF
Washington Light 20 PSF
Wayne Light 20 PSF
Wells Light 20 PSF
White Light 20 PSF
Whitley Light 20 PSF

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the snow load in Indiana?

Indiana has an average ground snow load of 19.6 PSF, classified as light. Out of 92 counties: 86 light, 4 moderate, 2 case study.

Which Indiana counties have the highest snow load?

2 counties require a site-specific case study. See the county table above for a complete breakdown.

How do I check snow load for my Indiana address?

Enter your ZIP code in the search box above to see your area's ASCE 7-22 ground snow load, classification, and roof snow load calculator.

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