Buying a home in Prato Sesia
1,849 residents at the 2021 census, 1,323 buildings and 12.1 km² of territory, Piemonte.
Prato Sesia is in seismic zone 4: the least hazardous zone: the probability of an earthquake is very low. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0% of the territory of Prato Sesia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0% of the residents. 14.4% of the territory of Prato Sesia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3% of the residents.
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Prato Sesia compared
| ISPRA indicator | Prato Sesia | NO | Piemonte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 0% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 14.4% | 10.6% | 8.3% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 17.6% | 21.2% | 13% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.8% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Prato Sesia in?
Prato Sesia is in seismic zone 4: the least hazardous zone: the probability of an earthquake is very low.
How much of Prato Sesia is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 0% of the territory of Prato Sesia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 0% of the residents. In the province of Novara, 53 of 87 municipalities have no territory with landslide hazard P3-P4.
How much of Prato Sesia is in flood scenario P2?
14.4% of the territory of Prato Sesia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Prato Sesia ranks 19th of 87 municipalities in the province of Novara.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grignasco | 4 | 0.1% | 13.7% |
| Cavallirio | 4 | 0% | 0% |
| Boca | 4 | 0% | 0% |
| Serravalle Sesia | 4 | 0.2% | 14.3% |
| Romagnano Sesia | 4 | 0.1% | 11.2% |
| Maggiora | 4 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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