UFO Sightings in Arkansas
Arkansas has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports spanning decades. The state's diverse landscape and rural areas may contribute to the frequency of reported encounters.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
View All →Lights surrounded by fog
Triangular object with colored lights flies over Greenbrier
Silver object vanishes in thin air
Yellowish white orb with beam of light in Russellville, AR
Sphere splits into two and vanishes.
Cities with Most Sightings
20 cities totalShape Distribution
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Sightings by Decade
Analysis
Arkansas has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports spanning decades. The state's diverse landscape and rural areas may contribute to the frequency of reported encounters.
With 1,275 documented sightings, Arkansas ranks #34 among all locations in our database. The state has 15 sightings from aviation professionals and 74 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is unknown, accounting for 20.9% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Jonesboro with 90 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 1,275
- Pilot Reports
- 15
- Physical Effects
- 74
- Avg Credibility
- 5.83
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 20
Other Locations
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