Meteor Causes Sonic Boom Over Southeast Texas

Residents in Katy and Waller County report shaking houses and loud explosion

Mar. 22, 2026 at 1:21am

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A meteor spotted in southeast Texas on Saturday afternoon caused a loud sonic boom that was heard and felt by residents in the Houston area. Viewer video and social media posts confirmed the meteor's presence, with Waller County Judge Trey Duhon reporting that the explosion shook his house. The American Meteor Society has been contacted for more details on the incident.

Why it matters

Meteor sightings and sonic booms are relatively rare occurrences in the Houston area, so this event has generated significant interest and discussion among local residents. Understanding the cause and details of the incident can provide insights into the frequency and impact of such natural phenomena in the region.

The details

According to reports, the meteor was spotted around 4:45 pm on Saturday in the skies over southeast Texas. Viewer Luis Jasso captured video of the meteor from his home in Katy, while Waller County Judge Trey Duhon reported that the loud explosion shook his house. The American Meteor Society, a group of volunteer sky watchers, has confirmed that the meteor was also spotted in Austin and San Antonio.

  • The meteor was spotted around 4:45 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Luis Jasso

A Katy, Texas resident who captured video of the meteor.

Trey Duhon

The Waller County Judge, who reported that the loud explosion from the meteor shook his house.

American Meteor Society

A group of volunteer sky watchers who confirmed the meteor was also spotted in Austin and San Antonio.

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What they’re saying

“Waller County is BOOMING apparently…. And I'm not talking about growth. Apparently a meteor exploded earlier today somewhere near or over our County. I heard it inside the house and the house shook from it. It startled Lisa who was in the backyard.”

— Trey Duhon, Waller County Judge

What’s next

The American Meteor Society is expected to provide more details on the size, trajectory, and impact of the meteor in the coming days.

The takeaway

This meteor event serves as a reminder of the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the skies above us, and the need for continued vigilance and scientific study of such phenomena to better understand their potential impacts on local communities.