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ZIP Code 28611

Caldwell County, North Carolina — Collettsville

15PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Caldwell County, North Carolina has a light ground snow load of 15 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 Code28611
CountyCaldwell
CityCollettsville
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
Ground Snow Load15 PSF — Light
Classification Range1 - 20 PSF
Data QualityMeasured

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): 15 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 10.5 PSF

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

Caldwell 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 28611?

ZIP code 28611 is in Caldwell County, North Carolina, with a ground snow load of 15 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 28611?

With a light ground snow load of 15 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 28611 in?

ZIP code 28611 is in Caldwell County, North Carolina (NC).