George Flickinger Biography
George Flickinger is an American meteorologist working for WSET as the chief meteorologist since joining the station in 2015. Previously, he worked for KJRH in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the morning meteorologist and lead storm chaser.
George Flickinger Education
Flickinger joined Texas A&M University when he finished his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Meteorology.
George Flickinger Career
Flickinger works for WSET as the chief meteorologist. Previously, he worked for KJRH in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the morning meteorologist and lead storm chaser. Besides his media career, he has worked as a forensic meteorologist and taught aviation meteorology. One of his memorable experiences was flying alongside a government sponsored cloud seeding project in Texas.
Flickinger briefly pursued a career as a professional storm chaser in the mid-2000s, appearing in the reality TV series Storm Chasers. During his career, his weathercasts have won 6 Associated Press Awards, including several “Best TV Weathercaster” awards in Virginia. Further, WSET clinched n a first-place award for “Best TV Weathercasts” in Virginia. Lynchburg Living voted him as the “Favorite Local News Person” several times.
Flickinger holds the American Society of Meteorology Seal of Approval and the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation. During football season, he helps the athletic unit at Liberty University with decision regarding severe weather.
George Flickinger Age
Flickinger was born on September 27th but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s. Flickinger celebrates his birthday on September 27th, as evidenced by WSET wishing him a happy birthday via their official Facebook account on September 27, 2024.
George Flickinger Height
Flickinger stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
George Flickinger Family
Flickinger grew up in Orange, Texas, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Flickinger has any siblings.
George Flickinger Wife
Flickinger married Elizabeth and has two children, a dog named Tag (a Westie), and two cats, Meep and Finn. His daughter studies at East Tennessee State University, while his son studies at William & Mary University. He spends his free time hiking the beautiful terrain of Virginia with his family or playing disc golf.
George Flickinger Net Worth
Flickinger has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
George Flickinger Salary
Flickinger earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.