Paranormal events in Portland
Portland contains 23 documented cases within the Spooky Valley archive. These recorded events span a wide historical range, with the majority of incidents occurring between 1665 and 2025. The archival data reveals a heavy concentration of unidentified aerial phenomena, which constitute the vast majority of the city's entries, followed by instances of reported hauntings and various other unexplained occurrences.
The records primarily focus on mid-twentieth-century aerial sightings. Notable entries include the Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting of July 1947 and several subsequent UAP encounters documented in 1947 and 1949. These files, including reports from the United States Army Air Forces and the United States Air Force, provide the foundational data for the city's paranormal history.
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Portland, Oregon UFO Sighting (30 July 1949) — USAF Files
Portland, Oregon
U.S. government investigators recorded multiple unidentified flying object sightings near Portland, Oregon, on July 30, 1949.
Portland UFO Sighting (July 3B, 1947) — FBI Files
Portland
A first saucer wave case from Portland. An ongoing case in Portland originated from interviews with two individuals who reported seeing flying discs.
Portland, Oregon UFO Sighting (June 24, 1947) — FBI Files
Portland, Oregon
On June 24, 1947, F.M. Johnson reported observing a "flying disc". Lt. Col. Donald L. Springer believed Johnson should be interviewed despite the possibility his claims originated from newspaper reports. The San Francisco Field Office was directed to
Portland, Oregon UFO Sighting (July 6, 1947) — FBI Files
Portland, Oregon
A first saucer wave case from Portland, Oregon. Numerous residents of Portland, Oregon witnessed the objects, prompting a city-wide broadcast from the police department.
Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting, Portland, Oregon (July 27, 1947 (Doc 33/P143))
Portland, Oregon
Captain Davidson and Lt. Brown interviewed several experienced pilots who had previously reported seeing flying discs, including Kenneth Arnold, Captain Smith, Ralph Stevens, and Dave Johnson. The interviews were conducted as part of an investigation
Portland, Oregon UFO Sighting (September 11, 1947) — FBI Files
Portland, Oregon
A first saucer wave case from Portland, Oregon. On September 11, 1947, two police officers in Portland, Oregon observed a bright, silvery object in the sky.
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- 1947 UFO Portland UFO Sighting (July 3B, 1947) — FBI Files Portland
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- 1947 UFO Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting, Portland, Oregon (July 27, 1947) Portland, Oregon
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- 1947 UFO Kenneth Arnold UFO Sighting, Portland, Oregon (July 27, 1947 (Doc 33/P143)) Portland, Oregon
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