Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Houses Collapse in Buxton, NC, Due to Hurricane Humberto
Imagine the ocean got really angry and pushed hard on the beach.
Five houses in Buxton, NC, got knocked down by big waves caused by two hurricanes named Humberto and Imelda.
The houses fell into the ocean within minutes!
Luckily, no one was inside.
This isn't the first time houses have fallen here because the area is vulnerable to storms.
Officials have warned everyone to stay safe because the waves are still strong and dangerous.
Five houses in Buxton, NC, collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday.
The collapses occurred due to storm surge from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda.
The affected properties were unoccupied at the time of collapse.
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed parts of the area due to safety concerns.
This is one of several collapses in the area in recent years.
- Who
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials and residents of Buxton
- What
- Five houses collapsed into the ocean due to storm surge.
- When
- Tuesday, between 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Where
- Buxton, Outer Banks, North Carolina.
- Why
- Storm-driven surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda
- Event
- Five houses collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean
- Location
- Buxton, Outer Banks, NC
- Time
- Tuesday, between 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
- Cause
- Storm-driven surf from Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda
- Affected Addresses
- 46001 Cottage Avenue, 46002 Cottage Avenue, 46007 Cottage Avenue, 46209 Tower Circle Road, and 46211 Tower Circle Road
- Safety Measures
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore closed areas and issued warnings
- Prior Incidents
- Similar collapse occurred two weeks prior