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5 homes collapse into the surf of the Outer Banks as hurricanes rumble in Atlantic

Five unoccupied oceanfront homes collapsed within 45 minutes due to storm-driven erosion, marking the 17th such loss on Hatteras Island since 2020, officials said.

  • Five homes collapsed in Buxton, North Carolina, on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Island Free Press.
  • Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto are causing dangerous conditions that may further damage homes in Rodanthe and northern Buxton, as reported by the Island Free Press.
  • The public has been warned to stay away from shorelines in Buxton, as further collapses are possible, per the Island Free Press.
  • Highway 12 is closed, with potential closure lasting until Thursday, according to the Island Free Press.
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Five of the - uninhabited - houses collapsed on Tuesday in the Hatera area within a period of 45 minutes.

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Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as all homes were vacant at the time. However, more collapses are possible as conditions persist, according to the National Park Service.

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WTKR broke the news in on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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