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Hurricane Erin underscores beach erosion issues in Rodanthe

Rodanthe has had 11 homes collapse into the Atlantic Ocean in the last five years.

NC 12 reopens in Outer Banks after Hurricane Erin

N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island has reopened post-Hurricane Erin.

NC Highway 12 on Hatteras reopens after Hurricane Erin's impact on Outer Banks

N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island reopened Saturday post-Hurricane Erin, with a staged reentry for locals, property owners, employees and, afterwards, visitors.

NC Highway 12 closed in the Outer Banks, costs millions to maintain

North Carolina Department of Transportation crews are working around the clock to remove water and sand from North Carolina Highway 12. For now, the road remains closed, with no timeline on when it might reopen.

Severe erosion, no timeline for tourist return to Outer Banks after Hurricane Erin

Gov. Josh Stein toured the Outer Banks to assess Hurricane Erin's damage, noting that while some areas experienced significant property damage, North Carolina "dodged a bullet" with no reported loss of life. State and local leaders are now focused on repairing and reopening N.C. Highway 12

NC Highway 12 closure: NCDOT faces ongoing battle with overwash along Outer Banks roadway

'North Carolina dodged a bullet': Gov. Josh Stein tours Outer Banks to see Hurricane Erin damage

Eric Miller, WRAL anchor/reporter

Gov. Josh Stein and leaders discuss Outer Banks damage after Hurricane Erin

Gov. Josh Stein, state and Dare County leaders will answer questions about the recovery efforts from Hurricane Erin.

Outer Banks cleanup after Hurricane Erin could take longer than first expected

Dare County officials said that the barriers at the Marc Basnight Bridge of NC-12 could be taken down as soon as Friday, but the Outer Banks' storm-driven morning high tide could cause more flooding along the roads.

NCDOT discusses when NC Highway 12 could reopen in the Outer Banks

The North Carolina Department of Transportation closed N.C. Highway 12 on Wednesday evening. The closures are still in place due to ocean overwash and dune breaches from Hurricane Erin.

After Erin, how prepared is North Carolina to handle more hurricanes in 2025?

North Carolina's disaster savings fund has dropped from $700 million to $100 million this year, raising questions about preparedness amid funding delays by state and federal officials.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

After Erin, how prepared is North Carolina to handle more hurricanes in 2025?

Hurricane Erin causes flooding, damage in Outer Banks

A look at some of the damage from Hurricane Erin in the Outer Banks on Aug. 21, 2025.

Beware snake bites, medication errors and carbon monoxide after a storm, NC Poison Control warns

An increase in venomous snake bites, medication errors and carbon monoxide poisoning after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.

Erin pulls away from NC coast, leaving beach erosion and rip currents

On Thursday morning, deep cliffs of sand lined much of Wrightsville Beach after the surf came up around high tide Wednesday evening, eating away at the shoreline.

Hurricane Erin aftermath: Erosion at Wrightsville Beach, dangerous rip current risk

Hurricane Erin is pulling away from the United States, leaving beach erosion and rough surf along the North Carolina coastline.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL reporter

Hurricane Erin aftermath: Erosion at Wrightsville Beach, dangerous rip current risk

Flooding, high sand levels at Hatteras Village outside Jeffrey's Seafood

Videos sent into WRAL by a Buxton resident shows high sand levels and flooding outside a restaurant in Hatteras, N.C.

What to know about canceling a beach trip during Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin is sending some would-be travelers scrambling to cancel their trips to the coast. WRAL's 5 On Your Side shares what you need to know about canceling your trip during a weather disaster.

NC 12 closed in Outer Banks after covered in overwash, oceanfront neighborhoods flooded, damage to homes

Hurricane Erin is moving northeast, away from North Carolina's coast, but flooding impacts will linger in the Outer Banks.

Shaun Gallagher and Eric Miller, WRAL reporters

NC 12 closed in Outer Banks after covered in overwash, oceanfront neighborhoods flooded, damage to homes

Outer Banks homes damaged, neighborhoods flooded after Erin

The Outer Banks felt the worst impacts from Hurricane Erin, which is moving away from the North Carolina coast.

Waves crashing at Surf City Fishing Pier

Waves are crashing at the Surf City Fishing Pier as Hurricane Erin makes its closest pass to North Carolina. Video courtesy: Surfchex

Dare County maps out medical needs ahead of hurricanes

Every detail matters during a disaster. As Hurricane Erin moves closer to the NC coast, in Dare County, they've spent months getting ready to help people with medical needs.

Fixing Highway 12 could be making it worse, study finds

Highway 12 on the Outer Banks is a common problem spot during storm season. A new study found the issues could soon intensify.

5 On Your Side: How to spot an A.I. fake

A wave of fake photos and videos of Hurricane Erin and the coast are spreading online. WRAL's 5 On Your Side shares how to separate the fakes from reality.

First responders staging equipment as Hurricane Erin moves in

Coastal flooding and ocean overwash are expected to peak Wednesday and Thursday in Dare County due to Hurricane Erin, with some Rodanthe residents choosing to defy evacuation orders.

5 On Your Side warns against AI-generated Hurricane Erin photos

As Hurricane Erin approaches, North Carolina residents face a different kind of storm--waves of AI-generated fake photos and videos. Governor Josh Stein urges the public to rely on trusted sources, such as local news and the National Weather Service, for accurate information.