A1A, scenic road along Florida's coast, washed out by Tropical Storm Nicole

Owners of Florida beachfront homes left heartbroken from Hurricane Nicole's destruction

At least 25 beachfront houses have been deemed unsafe along Wilbur-by-the-Sea. It's been difficult for residents living there trying to protect their homes.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A1A – a typically picturesque scenic road that travels alongside Florida's eastern coast – has been severely damaged in wake of Hurricane Nicole.

Photos posted by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office show roads by the beach collapsing after going head-to-head with towering waves. Deputies are advising residents, and visitors to stay off the barrier island until Tropical Storm Nicole passes.

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Credit: Flagler County Sheriff's Office

On Wednesday, the already damaged Flagler Beach Pier faced off against waves after taking a hefty beating from Hurricane Ian back in September. Beach erosion had already begun in Flagler, well ahead of Hurricane Nicole's Florida landfall.

On Wednesday afternoon, FOX 35 News captured video of debris from the pier swirling around in the water beneath it.

Flagler Beach Pier dominated by waves ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole

A wooden pier at Flagler Beach was dominated by waves on Wednesday, as Tropical Storm Nicole begins to impact the eastern coast. The storm made landfall Wednesday in the Bahamas shortly before noon, and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall in Florida.

Flagler County Officials signed an emergency order for evacuation in Zone A for the barrier island and closed all public schools and county government buildings.