Overview
- Four unoccupied homes in Buxton fell into the Atlantic during weekend storms, with no injuries reported.
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed the beach in front of Buxton and warned people to avoid hazardous debris at the collapse sites.
- Since 2020, 31 privately owned houses have collapsed along Cape Hatteras, including 20 since September 16, 2025.
- Winter Storm Gianna brought high winds, heavy surf and up to 18 inches of snow, intensifying erosion around already vulnerable structures.
- Dare County plans beach nourishment in Buxton and Avon this year as North Carolina’s ban on seawalls limits options, with small-scale buyouts and proposals for pre-collapse insurance still limited.