Coastal Storm Threatens Hatteras Island, Potential N.C. 12 Overwash
A coastal storm is impacting Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks, leading to potential ocean overwash on N.C. 12. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) indicated that a temporary closure of the Basnight Bridge, the primary access to Hatteras…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 23, 2026 — A coastal storm is currently impacting Hatteras Island, situated in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina. The storm brings the potential for ocean overwash on N.C. 12, a key roadway on the island.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued a statement regarding the developing situation. According to the NCDOT, hazardous conditions are anticipated due to the storm’s intensity and its interaction with tidal cycles. As a result, a temporary closure of the Basnight Bridge is considered likely.
The Basnight Bridge serves as the primary access route for vehicles traveling to and from Hatteras Island. The potential for closure, particularly during high tide, raises concerns about accessibility and transportation for residents and visitors. The NCDOT indicated that these closures would be implemented to ensure public safety amidst the hazardous conditions brought on by the coastal storm.
Further details regarding the duration of potential closures or specific timelines for when N.C. 12 might experience overwash were not immediately available. The situation remains dynamic as the storm progresses along the coast.
Story summarized from the original created by Will Thomas on www.wtkr.com, see more information here.
