UFO Sightings in South Carolina

South Carolina has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports dating back decades. The state's diverse landscape and strategic location may contribute to the high number of observed phenomena.

2,235

Total Sightings

Pilot Reports

107

Physical Effects

Statistics Overview

Total Sightings2,235(14%)

Pilot Reports36(15%)

Physical Effects107(14%)

Average Credibility

6.0credibility

National Rank#23

% of All Sightings1.6%

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Walterboro, SC

10.0

Cities with Most Sightings

20 cities total

Myrtle Beach308 North Myrtle Beach135 Charleston75 Columbia71 Greenville52 Summerville46 Surfside Beach45 Conway41 Pawleys Island40 Irmo39 Rock Hill35 Simpsonville35

Shape Distribution

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star

light495·22.1%

question

unknown341·15.3%

triangle

triangle204·9.1%

orb

orb174·7.8%

sphere

sphere159·7.1%

+ 15 more shapes recorded

Sightings by Decade

Analysis

South Carolina has a rich history of UFO sightings, with reports dating back decades. The state's diverse landscape and strategic location may contribute to the high number of observed phenomena.

With 2,235 documented sightings, South Carolina ranks #23 among all locations in our database. The state has 36 sightings from aviation professionals and 107 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.

The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 22.1% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Myrtle Beach with 308 documented sightings.