Topsail Island beaches eroded from storm

Houses on Topsail Road faced erosion created by the high winds and surf Friday.

Gusty winds and heavy surf conditions Friday contributed to reports of erosion along some area beaches.

The newly nourished beach near New River Inlet appeared to fare well, but at the south end of North Topsail Beach and into Surf City there were signs of erosion, with escarpment to dunes and some ocean over wash.

At North Topsail Beach, a primary area impacted was along Topsail Road between 10th Avenue and 6th Street.

Water had come up over the dune in one area and washed sand and apparent debris from steps or walkways into the road. Water could be seen under some beachfront homes. Town Clerk Carin Faulkner said there are homes in that area that stand nearly over top of the dune line and its not surprising they were impacted by over wash.

The string of winter storms isnt helping the situation.

There has been erosion from the storm. Its been back to back and the beach hasnt had a chance to recover, Faulkner said.

A strong coastal low pressure system moved northeast along the coast Friday and coastal areas from the Outer Banks and south into Onslow County saw strong winds, with gusts at times of up to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service office in Newport.

A wind advisory was in effect for Onslow County into mid-afternoon Friday and continues for Carteret County and the Outer Banks until 1 a.m. Saturday.

A coastal flood advisory and high surf advisory was also in effect Friday for coastal areas.

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Topsail Island beaches eroded from storm