Nor'easter's heavy rain and wind knocks out power to nearly 600,000 customers

Nearly 600,000 customers are without power in New England in the wake of a powerful, record-breaking nor'easter.

Nearly 600,000 customers are without power in New England Wednesday after a powerful, record-breaking nor'easter lashed the Northeast.

Heavy rain flooded roads from Massachusetts to New York, while water rescues were reported in New Jersey.

Dangerous winds also toppled trees and blocked roads.

Wind gusts climbed to 94 mph on Martha's Vineyard.