Snow Load in Kansas

105 counties — Average 19 PSF (Light)

90
15
Light (85.7%) Moderate (14.3%)
Light — 90 counties with 1–20 PSF. Standard roof construction is typically sufficient.
Moderate — 15 counties with 21–40 PSF. Roofs need reinforced framing to handle regular snow buildup.

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

Kansas Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

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All 105 Counties — By Snow Load

CountyClassificationSnow Load
Allen Light 20 PSF
Anderson Light 20 PSF
Atchison Light 20 PSF
Barber Light 15 PSF
Barton Light 20 PSF
Bourbon Light 20 PSF
Brown Light 20 PSF
Butler Light 20 PSF
Chase Light 20 PSF
Chautauqua Light 15 PSF
Cherokee Light 15 PSF
Cheyenne Light 20 PSF
Clark Light 15 PSF
Clay Light 20 PSF
Cloud Moderate 25 PSF
Coffey Light 20 PSF
Comanche Light 15 PSF
Cowley Light 15 PSF
Crawford Light 20 PSF
Decatur Moderate 25 PSF
Dickinson Light 20 PSF
Doniphan Light 20 PSF
Douglas Light 20 PSF
Edwards Light 15 PSF
Elk Light 15 PSF
Ellis Light 20 PSF
Ellsworth Light 20 PSF
Finney Light 15 PSF
Ford Light 15 PSF
Franklin Light 20 PSF
Geary Light 20 PSF
Gove Light 20 PSF
Graham Moderate 25 PSF
Grant Light 15 PSF
Gray Light 15 PSF
Greeley Light 10 PSF
Greenwood Light 20 PSF
Hamilton Light 10 PSF
Harper Light 15 PSF
Harvey Light 15 PSF
Haskell Light 15 PSF
Hodgeman Light 20 PSF
Jackson Light 20 PSF
Jefferson Light 20 PSF
Jewell Moderate 25 PSF
Johnson Light 20 PSF
Kearny Light 15 PSF
Kingman Light 15 PSF
Kiowa Light 15 PSF
Labette Light 15 PSF
Lane Light 20 PSF
Leavenworth Light 20 PSF
Lincoln Moderate 25 PSF
Linn Light 20 PSF
Logan Light 20 PSF
Lyon Light 20 PSF
Marion Light 20 PSF
Marshall Light 20 PSF
McPherson Light 20 PSF
Meade Light 15 PSF
Miami Light 20 PSF
Mitchell Moderate 25 PSF
Montgomery Light 15 PSF
Morris Light 20 PSF
Morton Light 15 PSF
Nemaha Light 20 PSF
Neosho Light 15 PSF
Ness Light 20 PSF
Norton Moderate 25 PSF
Osage Light 20 PSF
Osborne Moderate 25 PSF
Ottawa Light 20 PSF
Pawnee Light 20 PSF
Phillips Moderate 25 PSF
Pottawatomie Light 20 PSF
Pratt Light 15 PSF
Rawlins Moderate 25 PSF
Reno Light 15 PSF
Republic Moderate 25 PSF
Rice Light 20 PSF
Riley Light 20 PSF
Rooks Moderate 25 PSF
Rush Light 20 PSF
Russell Light 20 PSF
Saline Light 20 PSF
Scott Light 20 PSF
Sedgwick Light 15 PSF
Seward Light 15 PSF
Shawnee Light 20 PSF
Sheridan Moderate 25 PSF
Sherman Light 20 PSF
Smith Moderate 25 PSF
Stafford Light 20 PSF
Stanton Light 15 PSF
Stevens Light 15 PSF
Sumner Light 15 PSF
Thomas Light 20 PSF
Trego Moderate 25 PSF
Wabaunsee Light 20 PSF
Wallace Light 20 PSF
Washington Light 20 PSF
Wichita Light 20 PSF
Wilson Light 15 PSF
Woodson Light 20 PSF
Wyandotte Light 20 PSF

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the snow load in Kansas?

Kansas has an average ground snow load of 19 PSF, classified as light. Out of 105 counties: 90 light, 15 moderate.

Which Kansas counties have the highest snow load?

See the county table above for a complete breakdown.

How do I check snow load for my Kansas 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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