Boise Tops Idaho Cities for UFO Sightings

Three of the top four Idaho cities with the most annual UFO reports are located in the southern part of the state.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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According to data from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), the city of Boise has the highest number of annual UFO sightings in Idaho. Other southern Idaho cities like Idaho Falls and Meridian also rank among the top four cities in the state for UFO incident reports filed with NUFORC over the past several years.

Why it matters

Idaho has long been known as a hotspot for alleged UFO activity, with local media frequently reporting on sightings across the state. The NUFORC data provides insight into which specific Idaho cities are seeing the most reported UFO activity, which could help researchers and enthusiasts better understand the phenomenon.

The details

The NUFORC has logged over 200,000 UFO reports nationwide since 1974. In Idaho, Boise tops the list for most annual reports, with the latest one filed on February 2, 2026 describing a fast-moving, light-colored, circular object. Idaho Falls has the second highest number of reports, followed by Meridian and Lewiston. Recent reports from these cities have described a range of UFO shapes and behaviors, including a rectangular object moving at low elevation, a dark disc-shaped object hovering over a field, and a large white light flashing in front of a couple walking their dogs.

  • The most recent Boise incident report was published on February 2, 2026.
  • The latest Idaho Falls incident report was published on September 25, 2025.
  • The latest Meridian incident report was published on June 17, 2025.
  • The latest Lewiston incident report was published on June 4, 2025.

The players

National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC)

A Washington-based agency that has been investigating and publicly releasing information on UFO reports for over 50 years, logging more than 200,000 reports since 1974.

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The takeaway

The high number of UFO sightings reported in southern Idaho cities like Boise, Idaho Falls, and Meridian underscores the state's reputation as a hotbed for alleged extraterrestrial activity. While the veracity of these reports remains unproven, the NUFORC data provides a useful dataset for researchers and enthusiasts to better understand the patterns and characteristics of UFO activity in the region.