A house collapses near the Rodanthe pier

RODANTHE, NC (WAVY) – A home along Ocean Drive is the latest to collapse along North Carolina's Outer Banks, according to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue.

Authorities said a home just south of the Rodanthe Pier collapsed around 4 a.m., causing debris to be scattered throughout the area, some of which ended up in the ocean.

The region is no stranger to sinkholes, as Western Carolina University professor Robert Young states that the region has one of the highest rates of erosion on the East Coast, sometimes up to 'at 15 feet per year.

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

Bittmann told 10 On Your Side that 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 of Monday's storms is the most likely reason for the collapse.

Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue crews said due to Tuesday's current, most of the debris would float north, urging people to use caution before entering the water.

A dumpster will be brought to site by Park Service to begin cleanup.