The riverboat America was forced to dock on the Vidalia Riverfront south of the Mississippi River bridges Monday because of the high waters of the Mississippi River. Crews work to get ready to leave Monday evening as they head up river toward Vicksburg. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

A barge pushes its load past the riverboat Monday evening. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Debbie Roberts, Andrew Roberts and Rhylie Roberts, 3, walk past the boat that was docked just feet away from the sidewalk. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)