ZIP Code 77371
San Jacinto County, Texas — Shepherd
What This Means
San Jacinto County, Texas 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 Code | 77371 |
| County | San Jacinto |
| City | Shepherd |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Ground Snow Load | 5 PSF — Light |
| Classification Range | 1 - 20 PSF |
| Data Quality | Measured |
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
ⓘ Simplified estimate for flat roofs. Sloped roofs, drift zones, and unbalanced loads need additional calculations. Consult a structural engineer for final design.
San Jacinto 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 77371?
ZIP code 77371 is in San Jacinto County, Texas, with a ground snow load of 5 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.
Is my roof strong enough for snow in 77371?
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 77371 in?
ZIP code 77371 is in San Jacinto County, Texas (TX).