being called the strongest storm to hit the region in more than 25 years. record rain, howling winds and mudslides caused widespread damage from the southern california to the pacific northwest, knocking out power to more than coo thousand homes and businesses, and shutting down major highways. at least two people were killed by a falling tree near seattle. in the midwest, a powerful tornado damaged buildings and not out power along the border between illinois and missouri. millions in the east are bracings for a nor easter expected to unleash 4 to 8 inches of rain and gusts up to 60 miles per hour. the forecast in just a moment but crabs' david begnaud is going to lead us off in el dorado hills near sacramento. good evening, david. >> reporter: good evening. rainwater from the record breaking storm running off into a reservoir outside sacramento, and it provides drinking water to people. if you live in california in what seems like a never ending drought, you would love to see