North Carolina’s Weather Authority reported that significant Coastal Flooding has closed NC12 on parts of the Outer Banks this morning.
All lanes of NC 12 are closed on the north end of Pea Island between the Marc Basnight Bridge and the town of Rodanthe due to sand and overwash on the road.
All lanes of NC 12 are closed on the north end of Ocracoke Island between the Pony Pens and the ferry terminal due to sand and overwash on the road.
The ferries are currently not running and will resume when deemed safe to continue. The Hatteras Inlet ferry service will remain suspended until NC 12 reopens on Ocracoke.
Ocracoke has experienced flooding throughout much of the village. As of Friday morning, the rains has ceased and winds will continue in the 20 mph range throughout the afternoon.
