Buying a home in Balme
105 residents at the 2021 census, 649 buildings and 62.7 km² of territory, Piemonte.
Balme is in seismic zone 3 (the region uses the sub-zones 3S): in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 8.1% of the territory of Balme has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 9.5% of the residents. 2.4% of the territory of Balme is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 45.3% of the residents.
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Balme compared
| ISPRA indicator | Balme | TO | Piemonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 8.1% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0% | 5.4% | 3.7% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 9.5% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 14.3% | 5.9% | 4.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 2% | 4% | 5.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 2.4% | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 2.4% | 13.9% | 13% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 45.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 34.9% | 7.2% | 5.8% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Balme in?
Balme is in seismic zone 3 (the region uses the sub-zones 3S): in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Balme is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 8.1% of the territory of Balme has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 9.5% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Balme ranks 70th of 312 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Torino.
How much of Balme is in flood scenario P2?
2.4% of the territory of Balme is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 45.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Balme ranks 214th of 312 municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Torino.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usseglio | 3S | 7.9% | 1.7% |
| Ala di Stura | 3S | 11.4% | 3.2% |
| Groscavallo | 3S | 20.2% | 3% |
| Lemie | 3S | 20.3% | 0.8% |
| Mezzenile | 3S | 9.4% | 0.7% |
| Ceres | 3S | 8.1% | 3.2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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