RODANTHE, N.C. (WAVY) – A house along Ocean Drive collapsed overnight, according to the Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue.

According to officials, a house just south of the Rodanthe Pier collapsed around 4 a.m., causing debris to scatter throughout the area, with some getting into the ocean.

The area is no stranger to collapses, as Western Carolina University professor Robert Young states the area has one of the highest erosion rates on the East Coast, sometimes up to 15 feet a year.

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Photos from WAVY 10 viewer Adam Bittmann shows the collapsed house with debris surrounding the area.

Bittmann told 10 On Your Side the woman next door heard creaks coming from the house around 4 a.m., followed by the sound of the collapse. Brittmann claims the wind from Monday’s storms is the most likely reason for the collapse.

Crews with the Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue said that due to Tuesday’s current, most debris will be floating north, urging people to take caution before entering the water.

A dumpster will be brought out to the area by Park Service to start the cleanup.

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