Top US states to visit where people have claimed UFO sightings

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📝 Description

A 2024 Fox News Travel feature titled 'Top US states to visit where people have claimed UFO sightings' ranks U.S. states by the number of reported UFO sightings using NUFORC data (via Casino.ca). The article identifies California as the leading state, followed by others such as Florida, Oregon, and New York, and it provides example sightings like a large orange arrow in Florida and a 'tic-tac' shaped object. Through mid-2025, independent analyses of NUFORC data (and media coverage) indicate California still leads in total reports (approximately 16,000+), with Florida around 8,600; Washington around 7,400; Texas around 6,500; and New York around 6,200, with New York reporting 66 sightings in the first half of 2025. Data come from NUFORC and aggregators like Casino.ca; reports are self-reported and not independently verified.

🔍 Circumstances

Rankings are based on the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) database as compiled by Casino.ca; the Fox News Travel piece (Oct 14, 2024) cites these counts and provides example sightings. The numbers reflect total reports since 1974 and are not official governmental findings; they are subject to reporting biases and misidentifications. Updated figures through mid-2025 show ongoing activity, including a notable number of reports in New York during the first half of 2025 (66 sightings).

👤 Physical Description

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ℹ️ Additional Details

The data rely on self-reported NUFORC entries and Casino.ca aggregation; the counts are not independently verified. The source article provides sample sighting descriptions, including a large orange arrow in Florida, a 'tic-tac' shaped object, and a translucent orb with bright lights.

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