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ZIP Code 39466

Pearl River County, Mississippi — Picayune

5PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Pearl River County, Mississippi has a light ground snow load of 5 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 Code39466
CountyPearl River
CityPicayune
StateMississippi (MS)
Ground Snow Load5 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): 5 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 3.5 PSF

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

Pearl River 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 39466?

ZIP code 39466 is in Pearl River County, Mississippi, with a ground snow load of 5 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 39466?

With a light ground snow load of 5 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 39466 in?

ZIP code 39466 is in Pearl River County, Mississippi (MS).