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Another house in the Outer Banks has collapsed into the Atlantic

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published October 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM EDT
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Another house in the Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic on Saturday.

Officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore said the unoccupied house on Cottage Avenue in Buxton was the 22nd home collapse in the Outer Banks since 2020, and the ninth in Buxton in the past month. Six houses fell in a single day at the seashore as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda impacted the Outer Banks.

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Several others have fallen in Rodanthe.

Cape Hatteras officials said recently that about 98 percent of the debris from the previous collapses has been removed.

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Meanwhile, the Buxton Civic Association has announced that North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey will travel to the Outer Banks Monday to discuss the threatened oceanfront homes, what the current regulations can and cannot do, what options exist for homeowners - and answer questions.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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