Light

ZIP Code 26328

Doddridge County, West Virginia

20PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Doddridge County, West Virginia has a light ground snow load of 20 PSF per ASCE 7-22. At this level, most standard residential roofs are designed to handle the load without issue. However, flat or low-slope roofs should still be checked for drifting and sliding snow.

Snow Load Details

ZIP Code26328
CountyDoddridge
City
StateWest Virginia (WV)
Ground Snow Load20 PSF — Light
Classification Range1 - 20 PSF
Data QualityCounty fallback

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load polygons via ArcGIS

Roof Snow Load Calculator

ASCE 7-22 flat roof formula:  pf = 0.7 × Ce × Ct × Is × pg

Your ground snow load (pg): 20 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 14 PSF

ⓘ Simplified estimate for flat roofs. Sloped roofs, drift zones, and unbalanced loads need additional calculations. Consult a structural engineer for final design.

Doddridge County Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification. Gray = No Load, Blue = Light, Amber = Moderate, Orange = Heavy, Red = Extreme, Purple = Case Study.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ground snow load for ZIP code 26328?

ZIP code 26328 is in Doddridge County, West Virginia, with a ground snow load of 20 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 26328?

With a light ground snow load of 20 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 26328 in?

ZIP code 26328 is in Doddridge County, West Virginia (WV).