UFO Sightings in California, Florida, and Washington in 2023

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📝 Description

As of December 2025, NUFORC data remain the primary source for the 2023 nationwide UFO/UAP sightings statistics referenced in various late-2020s articles. The 2023 dataset shows that sightings occurred in every state, with California leading at 237 reports, Florida at 170, and Washington at 108. Portland, Oregon was identified as the top city in 2023 with 12 sightings, followed by Seattle (11) and Los Angeles (10). These figures come from NUFORC’s public data and have been reiterated by local/aggregator outlets in 2023 and again in 2025 articles that summarize NUFORC’s year-in-review figures. There is no single “event” to be investigated; rather, these are aggregated annual counts derived from numerous individual reports. Updated coverage in 2024–2025 continues to cite NUFORC’s ongoing data collection, including per-state tallies and city-level counts, but the 2023 totals remain historical summaries within NUFORC’s database. Source reporting has included Lawrenceburg Now (Aug 9, 2023) and Are We Aliens (Sept 2025 update referencing NUFORC data).

🔍 Circumstances

NUFORC compiles unverified, self-reported sightings submitted by the public. The 2023 statistics cited here stem from those submissions across all states, not from a centralized controlled experiment or a single witnessed event. The numbers reflect counts of reports, not independently verified encounters. The data compilation is ongoing and subject to updates as new reports are added or re-categorized.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Key figures from 2023 NUFORC data: California 237 sightings, Florida 170 sightings, Washington 108 sightings. Portland, OR reported the most sightings within a city (12) for 2023; Seattle and Los Angeles followed with 11 and 10 respectively. The data originate from NUFORC’s public database and are frequently cited in 2023–2025 coverage; NUFORC cautions that reports are unverified and may include duplicates or non-credible entries. See sources for the original counts and methodology.

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