Sixth House Collapses into the Ocean on North Carolina's Outer Banks

Rising sea levels and severe erosion continue to threaten coastal homes in Rodanthe, prompting safety measures and beach closures.

A house at 24131 Ocean Drive in Rodanthe collapsed around 2:30 a.m. on May 28, 2024.
This marks the sixth house collapse in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore area over the past four years.
Authorities have closed a one-mile stretch of beach from Sea Haven Drive to South Shore Drive for safety and cleanup.
Visitors are advised to avoid beaches north of Sea Haven Drive due to drifting debris.
Debris removal operations are set to begin, with potential for more beach closures.