Mark Baden Bio, WISN, Age, Height, Family, Spouse, Net Worth

Who is Mark Baden?

Mark Baden is an Emmy award-winning journalist working at WISN 12 News as the Chief Meteorologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has been working with the network since 1997. Before coming to Milwaukee, Mark held jobs in Columbia, Missouri, Sioux City, Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, and St. Louis, Missouri. He is a member of the American Meteorological Society.

Mark Baden Date of Birth/ Age

Mark was born in the United States although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.

Mark Baden Height/Weight

Baden is 5 feet and 7 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.

Mark Baden’s Parents and Siblings

Baden was born and raised in the United States by his loving and caring parents. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.

Mark Baden Spouse/ Wife

Baden is happily married to Heather and they are blessed with three daughters Grace, Claire, and Kate. The affection that Mark has for children comes from his daughters. He resides in Mequon together with his wife and children.

Mark Baden Kids/ Children

Mark and his wife Heather are blessed with three daughters Grace, Claire, and Kate. The affection that Mark has for children comes from his daughters. He resides in Mequon together with his wife and children.

Mark Baden Education

Baden graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in meteorology in 1992. Additionally, he teaches a meteorology course every spring at Concordia University in Mequon.

Mark Baden Career

Baden is an Emmy award-winning journalist working at WISN 12 News as the Chief Meteorologist. Since childhood, he has always loved the weather. Mark is still passionate about the weather because of Wisconsin’s unpredictable climate. Mark is usually in the studio during severe weather, but he loves the opportunity to get up close and personal with Mother Nature. He claims to be the world’s worst storm chaser, despite having been on multiple storms chases throughout the Midwest and Great Plains. He has not yet seen a tornado. Before coming to Milwaukee, Mark held jobs in Columbia, Missouri, Sioux City, Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, and St. Louis, Missouri.

Mark has been able to report on the weather both locally and nationally. He provided firsthand coverage of the floods that occurred on July 22. He was the first to report that Interstate 43 had been blocked in Glendale owing to four feet of water covering the route. Mark also witnessed a police officer save a pregnant woman and her child from a flooded car. He was present when Hurricanes Frances and Rita hit Cocoa Beach, Florida in 2004 and Beaumont, Texas, in 2005, respectively, and witnessed the devastation firsthand. He has also seen the devastating tornadoes that struck Kansas City, Hartford, and Utica, Illinois.

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awarded Mark the best weathercast award in 2009. He has also received multiple weather awards including a local and regional Emmy for his coverage of the 2008 floods. Additionally, Milwaukee Magazine has chosen the WeatherWatch 12 crew as having the most accurate local forecasts. Mark has received the mark of approval from the American Meteorological Society in addition to the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal.

Advocacy

Mark is particularly passionate about helping children. He has presided over COA’s Oscar Night America as the MC for twelve years. He is the host of multiple Children’s Hospital events, such as the Evening of Elegance and the Sugarplum Luncheon. Since 2005, Mark has co-hosted the Neighborhood House Invitational golf tournament with sports director Dan Needles. He also emcees the Neighborhood House Ray Richardson dinner. Mark has also been the honorary skipper of the Milwaukee-anchored schooner Denis Sullivan, owned by Discovery World.

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How Much Does Mark Baden Earn/Salary?

Baden earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.

How Much is Mark Baden Worth/Networth?

As a Meteorologist, Mark has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.

Mark Baden X Handle

Mark is active on X @Mark_Baden, Facebook, Instagram @mark_baden, and other social media platforms. You can also reach him via email.