Catherine Bodak Biography
Catherine Bodak is an accomplished American journalist serving as the weekday morning meteorologist at WXIX FOX19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since joining the station in July 2014, following her tenure at WNEM TV5 in Saginaw, Michigan, Bodak has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
Catherine Bodak’s Age
Bodak was born on March 13, 1985, in the picturesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan, therefore making her 41 years old as of 2026. She always celebrates her birthday on March 13 every year, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Education | Career Background
Bodak attended Central Michigan University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts. She is also a graduate of
Northern Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Electronic Journalism. In addition to her credentials, Bodak holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
She serves as the weekday morning meteorologist at FOX19 NOW (WXIX-TV) in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she delivers daily weather forecasts, severe weather updates, and community-focused coverage during the 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. morning newscast. She has been part of the FOX19 News team since July 2014 with 2026 marking her 12th year at the station.
Before joining FOX19, Bodak worked at WNEM TV5 in Saginaw, Michigan (from July 2010 to July 2014), where she contributed to the stations meteorological department. Prior to that, she had spent one year at 9&10 News in Northern Michigan (from July 2009 to July 2010), where she served as a meteorologist during her final year at Central Michigan University. Off-screen, Bodak enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, and travelling with her family to different places.
At WXIX FOX19, Bodak works alongside;
- Tricia Macke
- Rob Williams
- Dan Wells
- Megan O’Rourke
- Alexis Cruz
- Jordan Vilines
- Taneisha Cordell
- Stefano Di Pietrantonio
- Brad Maushart
- Anna DuVall
- Stephanie Roberts
- Erin Ashley
- Jeremy Rauch
- Joe Danneman
- Gabi Sorrentino
- Regan Holgate
Catherine Bodak Partner | Kids
Bodak is married to her husband, Bratt. The couple got married on June 21, 2013, and 2026 marks their 13th wedding anniversary. On their 10th anniversary, Bodak posted a photo of their wedding day on her Facebook account, where she captioned, “10 years ago, my husband and I tied the knot in Hawaii!! We got married in the morning – ate Hawaiian bbq for lunch – took a helicopter ride over Molokai’s northern sea cliffs (Considered the tallest in the world) and watched an amazing Maui sunset! Happy Anniversary.”
Together they have two children, a daughter called Makena Mary, born on September 28, 2020, at 5:26 a.m., measuring 19.5 inches long and weighing 6 lbs 10 oz, and a son called Jasper, born in March 2024. After her son’s 2nd birthday, Bodak posted a photo of her son on her Instagram account, March 5, 2026, and captioned, “Jasper turned 2 a couple of days ago! I still can’t believe the day he was born — I did three hours of live TV and then delivered him about an hour later. Still one of the wildest days of my life. Happy birthday to my little guy! 🎉💙.”
Catherine Bodak’s Parents and Siblings
Bodak was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep her family life private. Details about her parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about her family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more in the future.
Catherine Bodak’s Salary
Bodak earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Catherine Bodak’s Height
Bodak is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Catherine Bodak Net Worth
Bodak’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a journalist.
Social Media
Bodak is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @catherinewxix, where she has more than 3.6k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account @Meteorologist Catherine Bodak, where she has over 23k followers, and on Twitter @FOX19Catherine, where she has about 6.3k followers.