Intangible damages
There are a number of intangible costs of flooding to the community including the following:
- loss of life and limb;
- preparedness (cost of flood warning, planning, community education);
- inconvenience;
- isolation/evacuation;
- stress and anxiety;
- disruption;
- health issues.
These intangible damages are not easily quantifiable and have not been included in the monetary assessment of flood damages.
