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Flag of South Carolina UFO sightings in South Carolina

41 sightings have been reported in South Carolina on this site — 0.80 for every 100,000 people. It ranks #21 of 50 US states by number of sightings and #18 per person.

41 sightings 0.80 per 100,000 people 4 in the last 12 months 🎥 35 with video Rank #21 of 50

Map of UFO sightings in South Carolina

When UFOs are seen in South Carolina

Sightings per month last 24 months
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Dec 20243
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Sightings per year
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Time of day local time, where the report gives one
12 am11 pm
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3 pm1
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8 pm1
9 pm3
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11 pm1

Where and what people see

Top towns and cities
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina7 17%
  • Columbia, South Carolina7 17%
  • Florence, South Carolina4 10%
  • Charleston, South Carolina3 7%
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina2 5%
Top shapes
Colours
  • Multicolored4
  • Orange2
  • Blue1
  • Black1

UFO videos from South Carolina

Flying saucer captured on video over Columbia two weeks ago.Strange phenomenon above Spartanburg, SC (September 4th, 2020)Mufon Case#120202 - NOT MY FOOTAGE! Best footage I've ever seen. Witness states this occurred on 1/6/2022 in Orangeburg, SC.Recorded yesterday in Greer, SC.Sister saw something unidentifiable, on Fort Jackson army baseAny insight into what in the HoHoHell this is just floating around? This morning in Simpsonville, SC

Latest UFO sightings in South Carolina

Location: Graniteville, South Carolina Time: June 14 2026 4:46 PMFlashing and moving lightsBoomerang/Crescent Shaped ObjectUFO in ColumbiaUfos 🛸 above the beachOrange orb splits in two north Myrtle BeachWild multicolored shapeshifting orb spotted in SC.Re: Multicolored shapeshifting orb spotted in SC2021 UFO sighting in Columbia, multiple anglesSighting in Fort Mill , SCTime: 9-11 PM Location: Hanahan,SCPossible Drone Tonight in Rock Hill, SC

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Questions about UFO sightings in South Carolina

How many UFO sightings have been reported in South Carolina?

41 sightings in South Carolina are on ufos.dev, from 2010 to 2026, with 4 in the last 12 months — 0.80 per 100,000 people.

Where in South Carolina are UFOs seen most?

The most reports come from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (7), Columbia, South Carolina (7), Florence, South Carolina (4).

When are UFOs most often seen in South Carolina?

Most reports with a time are from around 9 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2024.

What shapes of UFO are reported in South Carolina?

The most common are orb (8), light (4), sphere (1), boomerang (1).

How do I report a UFO sighting in South Carolina?

Post it on ufos.dev with the date, time and place — it is checked against the sky that night (launches, satellites, planets, planes) and appears on the South Carolina map. Report a sighting →

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Updated 13 November 2026. Population: Wikidata (US census). Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.

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