David Finfrock is a television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist for NBC 5 Dallas.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC 5 Weather
Breakthrough:Became chief meteorologist at KXAS-TV after Harold Taft in 1991
10 Quick Facts About David Finfrock
- Full Name: David Finfrock
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program NBC 5 Weather
- Current Employer: NBC 5 Dallas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shari Finfrock
- Gender: Male
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $56,000-$245,000 (Estimated range)
David Finfrock Age
David Finfrock's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
- Texas A&M University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Meteorology
- Period: 1975
Career & Work
David Finfrock's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with KXAS-TV / NBC 5, a television station.
Organization: KXAS-TV / NBC 5
Role: Senior meteorologist and occasional fill-in weather presenter
Period: 2018 onward; reduced schedule after 2022
Details: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas · Semi-retired in 2018; reduced regularly scheduled weekend forecasts in 2022 and indicated occasional fill-in appearances.
Organization: KXAS-TV / NBC 5
Role: Chief meteorologist
Period: 1991–2018
Details: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas · Succeeded Harold Taft and led station weather coverage until Rick Mitchell took over.
Organization: KXAS-TV / NBC 5
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 1975–1991
Details: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Rise to Fame
David Finfrock gained recognition as meteorologist on the television show NBC 5 Weather.
Notable Coverage
- Mayfest hailstorm and North Texas flash flooding - NBC 5 - 1995 - Severe North Texas weather on May 5, 1995
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Tracking Texas Weather weather special
- Silver Circle Emmy Award — Long-standing career in broadcast television
- Katie Award — Dallas Press Club — Best Weathercast in Texas
David Finfrock Family & Relationships
David Finfrock is married to Shari Finfrock.
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked as a field researcher with the Juneau Icefield Research Program in Alaska before joining KXAS-TV.
- Has participated in archaeological surveys in Mongolia and on Easter Island.
- Volunteers in Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains national parks.
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Finfrock
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Ethnicity: White
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shari Finfrock
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
