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NCDOT will begin 24-hour emergency ferry service between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe on Thursday, October 22, while N.C. H...
10/21/2026

NCDOT will begin 24-hour emergency ferry service between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe on Thursday, October 22, while N.C. Highway 12 remains closed.

Ferry capacity is limited, and travelers should expect extended wait times. Travel to Hatteras Island remains restricted to individuals who qualify under Dare County’s Priority One, Two or Three reentry categories. Visitors are not permitted to enter Hatteras Island at this time.

Review ferry schedules, reentry requirements, terminal locations and priority boarding procedures in the full release at DareNC.gov/Storm.

N.C. Hwy. 12 remains closed between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe due to significant pavement damage and dune lo...
10/21/2026

N.C. Hwy. 12 remains closed between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe due to significant pavement damage and dune loss near the Pea Island Visitor Center. NCDOT cannot establish a reopening timeline until conditions improve and crews can fully assess the damage.

Dare County is coordinating with NCDOT, which is planning for possible activation of the emergency ferry route between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe. Departure schedules will be announced if the route is activated.

Coastal flooding and ocean overwash will continue through Thursday, Oct. 22. High tides around 4:30 p.m. today and 5 a.m. Thursday could bring additional flooding, erosion and overwash.

⚠️Do not travel on the closed section of N.C. 12 or drive around barricades.
⚠️Stay out of the ocean and away from areas affected by overwash.
⚠️Prepare for the possibility that roadway access will remain unavailable for multiple days.

Dare County’s state of emergency and mandatory visitor evacuation order remain in effect. Visitors are not permitted to enter Hatteras Island. The evacuation order applies to visitors only, not Hatteras Island residents or areas north of Oregon Inlet.

Monitor updates at DareNC.gov/Storm.

10/21/2026
Our Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week is Tripp! This sweet 8-month-old boy is super outgoing, loves people, and enjoys pl...
10/20/2026

Our Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week is Tripp!

This sweet 8-month-old boy is super outgoing, loves people, and enjoys playing with other dogs. Tripp has done well going for walks and learning basic commands. He would be the perfect adventure buddy.

Stop by the Dare County Animal Shelter in Manteo to meet Tripp and learn more about him in this video by CURRENTtv:
https://youtu.be/GDCPb2uG8uo?si=xF-b0b-9FLwndgl3

The mandatory evacuation for all Hatteras Island visitors remains in effect as ocean overwash has closed N.C. Highway 12...
10/20/2026

The mandatory evacuation for all Hatteras Island visitors remains in effect as ocean overwash has closed N.C. Highway 12 between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe. Visitor entry will resume only after N.C. Highway 12 is no longer threatened by ocean overwash. Dare County will announce when restrictions are lifted.

Clear skies do not mean the threat has passed. The offshore nor’easter continues to produce dangerous coastal conditions, with additional flooding and overwash expected during high tides through Thursday, October 22.

NCDOT crews are working to rebuild protective dunes and restore the roadway, but continued high tides could delay reopening efforts.

Important Reminders:
✔️ Visitors may not enter Hatteras Island until restrictions are lifted.
✔️ Never drive around barricades or attempt to travel through the highway closure.
✔️ Trash collection on Hatteras Island is suspended until N.C. Highway 12 is safe for travel.

Stay informed at DareNC.gov/Storm and check DriveNC.gov for roadway updates.

10/19/2026

NCDOT has closed NC12 In Dare County between Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe due to unsafe driving conditions brought on by ocean over wash. Do not drive past barricades. Updates at drivenc.gov

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954 Marshall C. Collins Drive
Manteo, NC
27954

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