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Ocean overwash reaches NC 12 on Pea Island and Ocracoke
Original: Ocean overwash begins reaching N.C. 12 on Pea Island and northern Ocracoke on Monday afternoon
Ocean water began washing over North Carolina Highway 12 on Pea Island and northern Ocracoke on Monday afternoon, according to local reporting. NC 12 is the main road linking Hatteras Island communities and Ocracoke, and overwash frequently forces closures. No details were given on water depth, duration, or damage to the roadway.
Why now: Overwash on NC 12 can cut off access to Hatteras and Ocracoke communities, affecting residents and travelers.
NC Highway 12Pea IslandOcracokeNorth CarolinaIsland Free Press
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- Ocean overwash begins reaching N.C. 12 on Pea Island and northern Ocracoke on Monday afternoon · Island Free Press
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