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Buxton Homes Collapse Amid Hurricane Swells: 17 Lost

10/1/2025

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Story summary
  • Five oceanfront homes collapsed in Buxton, North Carolina, at 2:15 p.m. September 30, 2025.
  • This marks sixth Buxton collapse in two weeks, with 17 homes lost since 2020.
  • Hurricane Imelda and Humberto drive dangerous swells.
  • N.C. Highway 12 faces ocean overreach with closures, especially on northern Ocracoke Island.
  • Authorities advise avoiding shorelines due to debris and risk of further collapses.