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ZIP Code 72540

Izard County, Arkansas — Guion

10PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Izard County, Arkansas has a light ground snow load of 10 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 Code72540
CountyIzard
CityGuion
StateArkansas (AR)
Ground Snow Load10 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): 10 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 7 PSF

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

Izard County Snow Load Map

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ground snow load for ZIP code 72540?

ZIP code 72540 is in Izard County, Arkansas, with a ground snow load of 10 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 72540?

With a light ground snow load of 10 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 72540 in?

ZIP code 72540 is in Izard County, Arkansas (AR).