Hatteras Cabanas Condominium

10/23/2026

N.C. Hwy. 12 remains closed near the Pea Island Visitor Center. NCDOT reports that overwash continued at the Pea Island Visitor Center through this morning’s high tide, with additional pavement damage in the southbound lane. NCDOT must wait for overwash to subside before assessing damage. There is no timeline for reopening.

Emergency ferry service contineus between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe. Travel to Hatteras Island is limited to Dare County’s Priority One, Priority Two or Priority Three reentry categories. Hyde County residents may also use the emergency ferry to travel through Hatteras Island to Ocracoke, with documentation verifying eligibility.

The state of emergency and mandatory visitor evacuation remain in effect. Visitors cannot enter Hatteras Island by any route, including through Ocracoke.

Dare County continues coordinating with state and federal partners on immediate access needs and long-term solutions.

Visit DareNC.gov/Storm for the latest updates, and DriveNC.gov for road conditions.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Hey Dolphin Realty Hattera Cabanas folks!! I know you love this island as much as those of that live here. Can you please send a message to our governor on how much we need a this situation fix!! Your message to him is very important. Thank you for helping Hatteras Island!! We all love this place dearly.

Good Morning! I’m very thankful for our North Carolina Ferry Division getting this Bridge Mom back home to Hatteras Island! I’m also very thankful to all of our Moms, Friends, Families, Residents, and Visitors for jumping on our call to action yesterday and emailing Governor Josh Stein! Please keep emailing him how much we need his leadership and support to get Pea Island an emergency bridge right away and a long term bridge solution for us! Tell him to come see it in person and meet with our Dare County leaders to help us stay safe! https://governor.nc.gov/contact/contact-governor-stein

10/22/2026

N.C. Hwy. 12 remains closed between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe following additional pavement damage and dune loss near the Pea Island Visitor Center. NCDOT must wait for overwash to subside before assessing damage. There is no timeline for reopening.

Emergency ferries are operating between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe. Capacity is limited, and extended waits are expected. Travel to Hatteras Island is limited to Dare County’s Priority One, Priority Two or Priority Three reentry categories. Hyde County residents may also use the emergency ferry to travel through Hatteras Island to Ocracoke, with documentation verifying eligibility.

The state of emergency and mandatory visitor evacuation remain in effect. Visitors cannot enter Hatteras Island by any route, including through Ocracoke.

Additional coastal flooding is possible this weekend due to northeast winds and king tides. Visitors with upcoming reservations should contact their accommodations provider directly.

View Dare County Bulletin #8: https://bit.ly/4BDC63B

Visit DareNC.gov/Storm for the latest updates, and DriveNC.gov for road conditions.

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.

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.

10/20/2026

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.