N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable on Hatteras Island on Wednesday morning

N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable throughout Hatteras Island on Wednesday morning, however, some minor saltwater remains on local roads after a coastal storm brought island-wide soundside flooding on Tuesday, and caution is advised. The highway remains closed on northern Ocracoke Island from the National Park Service Pony Pens to the Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Terminal […]

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Soundside flooding is receding throughout Hatteras Island, but saltwater remains on N.C. Highway 12

Water levels are receding throughout Hatteras Island as of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, per multiple reports including the NC Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network, although standing saltwater remains on the roadway in multiple locations throughout the island. Road conditions as of 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday are as follows, per an update from the Dare […]

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Soundside flooding reported from Hatteras Village to Pea Island

Soundside flooding has now been reported throughout Hatteras Island in Hatteras Village, Frisco, Avon (and north of Avon), the Tri-Villages, and Pea Island in between the Jug Handle and Capt. Richard Etheridge Bridges. While the highway is open and passable throughout the island, travel is not advised unless neccesary. N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke […]

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N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island closes due to flooding; Soundside flooding reported in multiple areas of Hatteras Island

12:00 P.M. UPDATE: Soundside flooding has now been reported throughout Hatteras Island in Hatteras Village, Frisco, Avon (and north of Avon), the Tri-Villages, and Pea Island. Travel is not advised.  N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island is closed between the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry terminal and the National Park Service Pony Pens due to excessive flooding, […]

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Soundside flooding reported in the Tri-Villages; Additional coastal flooding likely through Tuesday

12:00 P.M. UPDATE: Soundside flooding has now been reported throughout Hatteras Island in Hatteras Village, Frisco, Avon (and north of Avon), the Tri-Villages, and Pea Island. Travel is not advised.  Soundside flooding was reported in the Tri-Villages communities of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo on Tuesday morning per multiple reports, including a 10 a.m. update from the […]

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Travelers advised to avoid N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island around high tide

Travelers are advised to avoid N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island for an hour or two surrounding high tide, per updates from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS). “NC12 on Ocracoke Island is currently being impacted by high tides,” stated the NCDOT in a Monday update. […]

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Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival returns Feb. 23-24, 2024

Celebrating its fourth year in 2024, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) is returning to Hatteras Island on Friday and Saturday, February 23-24. The festival will kick off Friday evening with the delicious Fin, Feather, and Bourbon event. Small plates featuring seafood and waterfowl will be accompanied by select bourbons, wines, and beer. (The full menu […]

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Outer Banks SPCA launches a “Love Stinks” fundraiser for Valentine’s Day

The Outer Banks SPCA has launched a Valentine’s Day fundraiser that allows donors to symbolically let go of their exes and foes in an unusual – and appropriate – way. “Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or flying solo, here’s a little reminder to let go of any lingering feelings [for] your ex,” stated […]

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Overwash reported with Wednesday morning’s high tide; Additional coastal flooding remains possible through Thursday

Minor to moderate ocean overwash was reported after Wednesday morning’s approximate 4:45 a.m. high tide on several stretches of N.C. Highway 12, particularly northern Pea Island at the “Canal Zone” just south of the Basnight Bridge where dunes were compromised, northern Buxton, and northern Ocracoke Island. “NC12 remains open and passable after high tide, with […]

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