ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Quad Cities region's premier fireworks show, Red, White and Boom!, has been postponed due to anticipated flooding on the Mississippi River.
The annual bi-state fireworks show was scheduled for July 3 at LeClaire Park in Davenport and Schwiebert Park in Rock Island. According to the Red, White and Boom! website, a new date is pending.
The Mississippi River is currently at 14 feet high and is forecasted to rise to 17.9 feet by Tuesday, June 2. 18 feet is classified as a major flood stage. At 18 feet, water will rise over sections of River Drive, Gaines Street, 2nd Street and Iowa Street in Davenport. Credit Island will also be heavily impacted.
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