Nor'easter Floods Outer Banks, Damages NC-12 Highway
A nor'easter brought high winds and waves to North Carolina's Outer Banks, causing significant damage to a key highway.
US Politics • 2 hours ago
A fierce nor'easter battered North Carolina's Outer Banks on September 24, unleashing strong winds and 18-foot waves that impacted areas including Jennette's Pier in South Nags Head. The extreme surf led to significant infrastructure damage, prompting the North Carolina Department of Transportation to close portions of NC-12.
The highway was shut down between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe after approximately 500 feet of pavement was undermined or broken due to the storm. The nor'easter brought ferocious conditions to the coastal region.