Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are causing significant problems for NC's Outer Banks-especially for beachfront properties.

As Hurricane Erin churned off the North Carolina coast this week, its powerful waves destroyed most of the remaining sea turtle nests on Emerald Isle, dealing a blow to what had been shaping up as a successful nesting season.

New York and North Carolina have begun reopening beaches that had been closed due to Hurricane Erin. The storm sent strong winds and dangerous waves across the U.S.