Chita Craft Biography
Chita Craft is a renowned American meteorologist working as a weekday morning meteorologist at KHOU 11 in Houston, TX. She joined the station in 2011 after previously working at KRCR-TV (Redding, California), where she delivered morning forecasts while gaining expertise in forecasting diverse microclimates.
Chita Craft Age
Craft is 40 years old as of 2026; she was born on December 24, 1985, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She celebrates her birthday on xxx every year.
Chita Craft Height / Measurements
Craft is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 167.64 cm.
Chita Craft Husband / Children
Craft is married to her husband, Lane Craft (born on January 31, 1988). The couple tied the knot on June 4, 2016, and 2026 marks their 10th wedding anniversary. Together, they have two children: Les William Craft, born on March 6, 2017, and Chita, born on December 10, 2019.
Chita Craft Family / Relatives
Her dad, Paul Johnson, was born in November 1953, and her mom, Mrs Johnson, was born in June 1953. Her parents tied the knot in September 1977, and 2026 marks their 49th wedding anniversary. She has a brother called Adam Paul
Chita Craft Education
Craft attended Mississippi State University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, with a concentration in broadcast meteorology. She also holds both the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Seal of Approval and the National Weather Association Seal of Approval. During her university years, Craft interned at ABC Los Angeles, FOX 10 Phoenix, and NBC4 Washington, gaining exposure to major broadcast markets.
Chita Craft Career
Craft serves as a weekday morning meteorologist at KHOU 11 News in Houston, Texas. She joined the station in 2011 and has since become one of the most recognizable weather experts in the region. Among her notable coverages since joining the KHOU 11 team are Hurricane Harvey (2017), where she provided vital updates during one of Houston’s most devastating storms; Texas Freeze (2021), where she guided viewers through extreme winter conditions; Tax Day Flood (2016), and Halloween Tornado Outbreak (2015), where she delivered clear, timely forecasts that helped keep communities safe. Additionally, in 2022, Cradt flew with the U.S. Air Force’s Hurricane Hunters into Category 5 Hurricane Ian, gathering critical storm data.
Prior to joining KHOU 11, Craft worked at KRCR-TV (Redding, California), where she delivered morning forecasts while gaining expertise forecasting diverse microclimates, including extreme heat, wildfires, and winter precipitation. While at the station, she earned the Best Media Personality Award twice. Off-screen, Craft enjoys playing tennis and golf.
Chita Craft Salary
Craft receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Chita Craft Net Worth
Throughout Craft’s career as a meteorologist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Chita Craft KHOU 11
Craft works with KHOU 11, where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Len Cannon
- Kim Castro
- Mia Gradney
- Chris Ramirez
- Ilona Carson
- Jason Bristol
- Ron Treviño
- Marcelino Benito
- David Paul
- Jacob Rascon
Chita Craft Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Craft is active on her social media accounts. She has about 128k followers on her Facebook Page @Chita Craft KHOU 11, about 51.2k followers on her Twitter account @chitakhou, and around 88k followers on her Instagram account @chita_craft.