UFO Sightings in North Carolina

North Carolina has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports spanning decades. This page details the 3651 documented encounters in North Carolina, offering insights into the phenomenon observed across the state.

3,651

Total Sightings

Pilot Reports

219

Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings3,651(23%)

Pilot Reports57(23%)

Physical Effects219(28%)

Average Credibility

6.1credibility

National Rank#10

% of All Sightings2.7%

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Winston-salem, NC

10.0

Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Charlotte242 Raleigh132 Greensboro111 Wilmington106 Fayetteville84 Asheville71 Durham69 Winston-salem47 Cary42 Hickory40 Gastonia40 Oak Island35

Shape Distribution

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star

light755·20.7%

question

unknown559·15.3%

triangle

triangle332·9.1%

disk

disk286·7.8%

orb

orb243·6.7%

+ 15 more shapes recorded

Sightings by Decade

Analysis

With 3,651 documented sightings, North Carolina ranks #10 among all locations in our database. The state has 57 sightings from aviation professionals and 219 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.

The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 20.7% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Charlotte with 242 documented sightings.