The National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) at nuforc.org has maintained a continuous public database of civilian UAP/UFO sighting reports since 1974. As of 2026 the database contains over 100,000 indexed reports, searchable by date, location, shape, and duration. It is the largest open civilian UAP dataset in the world and represents a critical cross-reference against military and government records.
2025-2026 Reporting Trends
- 2026 (Jan–May): 858 reports in first 5 months — tracking above 2025 average
- 2026/01: 277 reports
- 2025/12: 262 reports
- 2025/11: 392 reports (spike correlates with NJ drone/UAP wave)
- 2025/10: spike period — major activity across eastern US
- Monthly counts have trended upward since PURSUE announcement and war.gov/UFO launch
About NUFORC
NUFORC was founded in 1974 and is operated by Peter Davenport from Washington State. Reports are submitted by civilians via online form or hotline. Each report is reviewed before indexing. The database is fully public and searchable. Reports are indexed by: event date, posted date, location (city/state/country), shape, duration, and summary. The full dataset is downloadable in bulk.
Why NUFORC Matters for UAP Research
NUFORC reports are civilian accounts unconstrained by military classification. When NUFORC reports show spatial clustering — multiple independent civilian reports from the same geographic area on the same night — this correlates meaningfully with military incident reports from the same regions. The 2025 NJ drone/UAP wave saw NUFORC reports spike alongside Congressman Chris Smith’s calls for a Congressional investigation. NUFORC data is primary source material for civilian UAP research. Searchable at: nuforc.org.
Source: nuforc.org — National UFO Reporting Center. Founded 1974. Director: Peter Davenport.