The wind and rain that occurred was a slight trace of Tropical Storm Ida that left thousands without power and caused some major flooding in states along the East Coast.

People across the state were left bailing out their basements and businesses due to the storm.

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Flooding occurred on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester where drivers made quite a splash. Strong winds kicked up seas in Plymouth where coastal flooding is a familiar concern. In downtown Boston, people battled the wind and rain with umbrellas in a struggle to stay dry.

In Lexington, some residents came home to find their basements flooded.

"We tried moving things in the basement as quick as we could, but there was no time. Everything filled up...I've been here over 20 years, never had a problem. All these houses all flooded...I don't know what we're going to do," said Mike Shaunessy, a Lexington resident whose basement had flooded.

Other parts of the East Coast are also dealing with the effects of this week's wild weather.

In Ocean City, New Jersey, neighborhoods are underwater due to major flooding and residents had to trudge through waist-high water Friday just to get around. Meteorologists say it's the worst flooding that area has seen in 10 years.

In Virginia, six people have died due to the storm and the state's governor has declared a state of emergency. The National Guard has been deployed to the Norfolk region to evacuate families in high water areas and bring in supplies.

In Maryland, beachfront residents are going to extreme measures to protect their property. The Nor'easter forced families to set up sandbags as the only barrier between their homes and the Chesapeake Bay. The storm is eroding the beach and waves that once rippled along 40 feet of sand are now pounding the sides of homes.

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