Meteorite Crashes Into Houston Home, NASA Confirms

A possible meteorite crashed into a home in Ponderosa Forest, a suburb north of Houston, Texas, on Saturday night, March 21, 2026, tearing through the roof and two stories before landing in the kitchen, officials said. The object is described as being slightly larger than a hand.

What Happened?

Ponderosa Fire Chief Fred Windisch told CBS News that the object “appears to be a meteorite.” NASA confirmed the event, stating that the meteor became visible at 49 miles above Stagecoach, northwest of Houston, at 4:40 p.m. Local time. It traveled southeast at 35,000 miles per hour, breaking apart 29 miles above Bammel, just west of Cypress Station.

Meteor Fragmentation and Sonic Booms

According to NASA, the meteor weighed approximately a ton with a diameter of 3 feet. The fragmentation of the meteor created a pressure wave that caused booms heard by some residents across the Houston area, who described the sound as a low rumble similar to thunder despite clear skies. CBS affiliate KHOU reported on the widespread reports of the booms.

Recent Meteor Events

This incident follows other recent meteor sightings and sonic booms. Earlier this week, an asteroid weighing about 7 tons traveled over multiple states at 45,000 mph. Last June, a bright meteor exploded over Georgia, creating similar booms heard by residents in the southeastern U.S.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities are currently investigating the object recovered from the home to confirm its extraterrestrial origin. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.