UFO Sightings in South Dakota
South Dakota, while sparsely populated, has a surprisingly active UFO sighting history. With 395 reported sightings, the state presents a unique dataset for researchers.
Statistics Overview
Top Sightings
View All →Object held still then faded.
Green circle moving fast.
Pulsing white light moving fast.
Fiery object over missile launch facility
Oval objects retreat above clouds
Cities with Most Sightings
18 cities totalShape Distribution
All Shapes →+ 15 more shapes recorded
Sightings by Decade
Analysis
South Dakota, while sparsely populated, has a surprisingly active UFO sighting history. With 395 reported sightings, the state presents a unique dataset for researchers.
With 395 documented sightings, South Dakota ranks #53 among all locations in our database. The state has 5 sightings from aviation professionals and 27 reports involving physical effects such as vehicle interference or physiological reactions.
The most commonly reported shape is light, accounting for 22.8% of all sightings. The city with the most reports is Sioux Falls with 76 documented sightings.
Quick Facts
- Total Sightings
- 395
- Pilot Reports
- 5
- Physical Effects
- 27
- Avg Credibility
- 6.07
- Cities with 5+ Sightings
- 18
Other Locations
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