Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman’s home amid citywide reports of ‘boom’

HOUSTON – Following reports of a loud “boom” and shaking homes in the Houston area Saturday, one woman says a potential part of the answer could be what crashed onto her roof.

Potential meteorite in Houston woman’s home

What they say:

Social media was full of questions about a noise resembling thunder or an explosion shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday.

The Brenham Fire Department said it responded to reports of a possible explosion but found no evidence that such an explosion had occurred.

Some have speculated whether the noise came from a meteor or a sonic boom.

As the questions continued, a woman contacted FOX 26 claiming a meteorite had crashed into her roof. Sherrie James says she contacted the Ponderosa Fire Department for help.

Fire Capt. Tyler Ellingham confirmed he responded to James’ call. The captain’s team has discovered what they believe to be an unusual rock.

Since there were no buildings or trees nearby, firefighters believe the rock is part of the alleged meteor that was heard around Houston.

FOX 26 reached out to NASA to confirm reports of a meteor, but they have been unable to confirm anything so far.

This is a developing story. We will update when information becomes available.