Overview
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore reports 363 truckloads of debris removed as of Tuesday, up from just over 140 by Sunday, with public warnings to avoid hazardous areas.
- Nine homes fell last week — eight in Buxton and one in Rodanthe — and officials note 10 collapses over a 17‑day span that began Sept. 16.
- County crews, Park Service staff and private contractors are expediting debris hauling and property decertifications before forecast king tides and another coastal system.
- Researchers using drones and lidar measured an average 68‑foot shoreline retreat in Buxton, with localized losses up to 141 feet and overwash reaching 298 feet inland.
- Dare County approved beach nourishment and a jetty repair for 2026, while coastal scientists caution such measures may shift erosion and require frequent, large sand placements.