We've always been mesmerized by photographs of the damage caused by Hurricane Isabel in 2003 to Hatteras Village. In stores and restaurants in Hatteras, one is likely to see a framed personal photograph taken of Isabel in full force--oftentimes showing 5-plus feet of white-capped seawater making its way down main street (Route 12 South). Apparently, three large ocean waves swept across the Village, leaving considerable damage in their wake. Across the sand dunes separating Hatteras Village from Frisco to the North, the ocean breached the dunes and highway completely to create a "channel" that cut off the Village from civilization for a week. The photograph below successfully conveys the size and scope of the ocean's intrusion. The photo is taken looking Southwest, with Frisco off-camera to the right and Hatteras Village straight ahead.
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