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Frying Pan Tower's flag flown during Hurricane Dorian sold to raise money for NC communities

The winning bid was $5,613.93. There were 114 bids in total for the tattered American flag.

OCRACOKE, N.C. — The flag that was flown at the Frying Pan Tower during Hurricane Dorian was sold on eBay. 

The winning bid was $5,613.93. There were 114 bids in total for the tattered American flag.

RELATED: Frying Pan Tower selling flag flown during Hurricane Dorian to raise money for local communities

The funds raised by Old Glory "Steve" will help the residents in Ocracoke, North Carolina who were impacted by the storm.

The organization said all of the funds from the auction will go to the residents.

On the eBay page, the nonprofit requests the buyer either retired or display Old Glory with honor and respect, and know that they are helping make a difference. 

RELATED: The story behind the 'Frying Pan Tower' off North Carolina's coast

The Frying Pan Tower is an A Coast Guard Light Station about 30 miles off the coast of North Carolina.

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