Video shows a tidal storm surge enveloping homes along North Carolina's coast as Hurricane Erin moved through the Atlantic Ocean, gaining momentum.

Aerial footage shot using a drone in the state's Outer Banks on Tuesday, Aug. 19, shows waves slamming into raised, colorful beach houses along the shore, the storm's deluge creeping its way inland.

Hurricane Erin’s surge , captured flooding the Buxton neighborhood and surrounding coastal communities, came as evacuations and swim bans were issued in the area for safety measures.

The unincorporated community on Hatteras Island near Cape Hatteras is in Dare County. More: Hurricane Erin to bring 'powerful' 20-foot waves along East Coast: Live updates Where is Hurricane Erin headed? See projected path of storm

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