Outer Banks: 7 Homes Wiped Out by Hurricane Waves

Chaos and destruction in Buxton, NC, as a seventh oceanfront home collapses into the Atlantic, with waves from far-off Hurricane Imelda and Humberto wiping out entire neighborhoods. A resident described the terrifying series of collapses, saying, "It sounded like bombs going off". This video breaks down the dramatic events of October 1-2, 2025, where five homes fell in just 45 minutes, a sixth overnight, and now a seventh has succumbed to the surf. We'll show you the raw footage of the collapses and the massive debris piles now littering the shore. We cover: • The science of how distant hurricanes create destructive waves and accelerate erosion on these vulnerable barrier islands. • The human impact: Heartbreak for the Buxton community and the safety miracle of the homes being unoccupied. • The logistical crisis: Ocean overwash has forced the closure of NC Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island, cutting off a key transport route. • The bigger picture: This brings the total to 19 homes lost in the Rodanthe and Buxton area since 2020, highlighting a chronic coastal erosion crisis. This is a developing story. Stay informed by subscribing to the latest updates.