States with the most UFO sightings | KRQE News 13

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📝 Description

As of September 2025, NUFORC location-based data confirms the nationwide framing of 'states with the most UFO sightings' remains led by California (approximately 16,948 since 1974), with Florida (~8,740), Washington (~7,527), Texas (~6,574), and New York (~6,246) right behind. These totals are cumulative, self-reported sightings across decades and are not evidence of extraterrestrial activity. Per-capita hotspot analyses also highlight states such as Washington, Montana, Vermont, Alaska, and Maine as having high reporting rates relative to population. In 2025, mid-year figures show continued activity, including New York recording about 66 sightings in the first half of the year, indicating sustained observer engagement. The KRQE piece on states with the most sightings remains a broadcast-friendly framing of NUFORC data, now complemented by these up-to-date nationwide figures.

🔍 Circumstances

Public-sourced, voluntary reports compiled by NUFORC since 1974; counts are updated periodically and aggregated by state/location; 2025 saw ongoing reporting with notable activity in New York and other states, reflecting reporting patterns rather than confirmed findings.

ℹ️ Additional Details

NUFORC’s location-based counts show California leading with ~16,948 reports; following states include Florida (~8,740), Washington (~7,527), Texas (~6,574), and New York (~6,246). Per-capita hotspot analyses identify Washington, Montana, Vermont, Alaska, and Maine as unusually active given population. In 1H 2025, New York alone logged 66 sightings; overall 2025 reports indicate a continuing rise in activity compared to prior years. Sources discuss these figures in outlets such as IFLScience and OtherWorlders, which summarize NUFORC data and emphasize that reports are unverified and may include misidentifications.

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