UFO Sightings in North Dakota
North Dakota, while sparsely populated, has a surprising number of UFO sightings. With 276 reported incidents, the state presents a unique case for investigation.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
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UFO over missile silo causes missile to arm.
Cigar shaped object observed at Minot AFB.
Lights form diamond shape and switch positions in Belfield, ND.
V-shaped object seen by pilot.
Cities with Most Sightings
Shape Distribution
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Sightings by Decade
Analysis
North Dakota, while sparsely populated, has a surprising number of UFO sightings. With 276 reported incidents, the state presents a unique case for investigation.
With 276 documented sightings, North Dakota ranks #54 among all locations in our database. The state has 4 sightings from aviation professionals and 17 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is unknown, accounting for 23.9% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Fargo with 35 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 276
- Pilot Reports
- 4
- Physical Effects
- 17
- Avg Credibility
- 5.89
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 9
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