Coastal Erosion Causes Another Home Collapse in Buxton, North Carolina
As hurricane season begins, another home collapses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks

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A home in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean, marking the 20th such incident since September 2025. This ongoing issue highlights the severe coastal erosion affecting the area, particularly as the hurricane season begins.
- 01This collapse is the fifth in Buxton in 2025 and the 32nd since 2020.
- 02The National Park Service has temporarily closed beach access from the north end of Buxton due to safety concerns.
- 03Many homes in Buxton and Rodanthe are now in an intertidal zone, making them vulnerable to ocean exposure.
- 04Despite no named storms making landfall, the 2025 hurricane season has caused significant beach damage.
- 05Recent efforts to reinforce homes with additional pilings have failed to prevent collapse.
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On Tuesday, another unoccupied home collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in Buxton, North Carolina, marking the 20th such incident since September 2025. This collapse is part of a troubling trend of coastal erosion affecting the Hatteras National Seashore. Neighbors reported that it took less than 30 minutes for the waves to consume the house, which had recently been reinforced with additional pilings in anticipation of an upcoming beach replenishment project. The National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory due to rough surf generated by a departing coastal storm. The National Park Service (NPS) has temporarily closed beach access in the area for safety reasons. This year alone, five homes have collapsed in Buxton, with a total of 32 since 2020. Many of these homes, once set back from the beach, are now in an intertidal zone, exposed to the ocean's relentless advance. The 2025 hurricane season has been particularly damaging, with significant erosion occurring despite no named storms making landfall.
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The ongoing coastal erosion and home collapses significantly affect local residents and property owners in Buxton.
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