UFO Sightings in Washington
6,791 UFO sightings reported in Washington since 1946, peaking in 2012 (427 reports); most often described as light.
- Total sightings
- 6,791
- Span
- 1946–2022
- Peak year
- 2012 (427 reports)
- Dominant shape
- Light
1946–2022 · peak 2012 (427 reports)
Top cities in Washington
Seattle
1947–2022 · peak 2012 (43 reports)
Spokane
1971–2022 · peak 2020 (20 reports)
Vancouver
1961–2021 · peak 2012 (22 reports)
Tacoma
1947–2022 · peak 1995 (15 reports)
Everett
1976–2022 · peak 2013 (15 reports)
Bellingham
1966–2022 · peak 2013 (13 reports)
Yakima
1960–2021 · peak 2011 (18 reports)
Olympia
1973–2021 · peak 2015 (9 reports)
Bremerton
1971–2021 · peak 2007 (14 reports)
Auburn
1952–2021 · peak 2009 (10 reports)
Bellevue
1958–2021 · peak 2005 (8 reports)
Renton
1966–2020 · peak 2012 (8 reports)
Puyallup
1954–2020 · peak 2015 (8 reports)
Edmonds
1992–2022 · peak 2020 (19 reports)
Kent
1966–2021 · peak 2009 (7 reports)
Wenatchee
1953–2021 · peak 2004 (7 reports)
Kennewick
1965–2021 · peak 2011 (7 reports)
Port Angeles
1995–2022 · peak 2020 (10 reports)
Kirkland
1973–2021 · peak 2004 (8 reports)
Mountlake Terrace
1976–2022 · peak 2019 (24 reports)
Seattle · WA, USA
Couple sees "meteor" streak from south to north, but turned suddenly. Very fast.
Seattle · WA, USA
MUFON member witnesses very bright light during daylight hours for 5 sec.. Appears 2nd time, disappears.
Sumner · WA, USA
ship flew almost over my head and it was comming in for a landing. I was shook up and would,nt go after it and this is why. est 250ft l
Sumner · WA, USA
Saucer comming in for landing at tree top and I was allmost under it. aprox 250X35 the ship had two doors that was black in color the r
Sumner · WA, USA
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Warm Beach · WA, USA
Two women observe a strange "rope" of light, with a brightly lighted sphere of light attached. Good photo!
Seatac · WA, USA
Airline empl. reports seeing Hughes-type helicopter near SeaTac Airport. 300-500' (est.) alt.. Unusual location.
Snohomish · WA, USA
Four adults witness bright, multi-colored object moving above thin overcast. Suddenly flared, then disappeared.
Olalla · WA, USA
Woman reports objects seen streaking overhead over preceding two weeks. Multiple sightings.
Morton · WA, USA
Woman reports 2 craft fly over house. Strange events taking place in town w/ paramilitary activities.
Poulsbo · WA, USA
Police officer on patrol witnesses triangular pattern of three lights. They rotate twice, then depart west.
Renton · WA, USA
Young man sees very brightly lighted object streak across the sky and disappear behind a stand of trees.
Seattle · WA, USA
Woman reports unusual blue lights. (Probably lights on neighbor's radio antenna, she later reported.)
Richland · WA, USA
Woman and daughter witness very bright green light hovering in sky. Descends slowly and disappears.
Tonasket · WA, USA
Man awakened on farm by noise from animals. Sees huge, square object hovering. Tries to shoot. Physiological effects, upset.
Seattle · WA, USA
Man witnesses triangular obj. w/ dull, or "subdued" lights streak overhead.
Renton · WA, USA
Man and two sons driving south on I-405 near S-curves witness two pairs of very bright, motionless lights.
Seattle · WA, USA
Man calls to report he & wife witnessed metallic disc hovering just above Pug. Sound. Streaks off. (No 2nd call)
Concrete · WA, USA
Seattle City Light empl. reports several strange lights, which "bob" below horizon, then reappear.
Seatac · WA, USA
Two witnesses see red blinking and solid white light moving over the Cascade Mountains.
Olympia · WA, USA
Young father calls to report his 3-yr. old daughter keeps talking about lizard men w/ red eyes outside BR window.
Spanaway · WA, USA
Woman reports witnessing silver flashing object below clouds.
Seattle · WA, USA
Man witnesses very bright, multi-colored object pass overhead very fast. Disappeared to the north in 20 sec..
La Crosse · WA, USA
Three seemingly identical black, delta-shaped, ships with a very bright yellow or white "headlight."
Roy · WA, USA
Woman sees bright "star," which moves toward her, glides overhead. Looks like " three tubes joined together."