Buying a home in Ovada
10,873 residents at the 2021 census, 4,230 buildings and 35.4 km² of territory, Piemonte.
Ovada is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 9.8% of the territory of Ovada has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1% of the residents. 7.7% of the territory of Ovada is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.4% of the residents.
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Ovada compared
| ISPRA indicator | Ovada | AL | Piemonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 9.3% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 4% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 6.5% | 9.2% | 5.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 7.7% | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 9.8% | 19.5% | 13% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 5.4% | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 6.8% | 4% | 5.8% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Ovada in?
Ovada is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Ovada is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 9.8% of the territory of Ovada has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Ovada ranks 46th of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria.
How much of Ovada is in flood scenario P2?
7.7% of the territory of Ovada is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 5.4% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Ovada ranks 72nd of 187 municipalities in the province of Alessandria.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belforte Monferrato | 3 | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| Cremolino | 3 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Tagliolo Monferrato | 3 | 15.3% | 0.3% |
| Trisobbio | 3 | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Molare | 3 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Rocca Grimalda | 3 | 2.8% | 2% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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