Hannah Storm has an estimated net worth of $10 million. The veteran broadcaster and producer built her wealth through decades of work in sports journalism, television hosting, and film production.
Storm has worked with several major networks, including CNN, NBC Sports, CBS, and ESPN, becoming one of the most recognizable women in sports media.
In addition to broadcasting, she founded Brainstormin’ Productions, a media company that has produced award-winning films and series for networks including ESPN, ABC, Hulu, and Epix.
| Hannah Storm Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date of Birth | June 13, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Oak Park, Illinois |
Early Life
Hannah Storm was born Hannah Lynn Storen on June 13, 1962, in Oak Park, Illinois. She grew up in a family closely connected to professional sports. Her father, Mike Storen, served as commissioner of the American Basketball Association from 1973 to 1974 and later worked as an executive with several sports franchises, including the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks.
Storm attended The Westminster Schools before enrolling at University of Notre Dame, where she graduated in 1983.
She adopted the professional name “Hannah Storm” while working as a disc jockey at a rock radio station in Corpus Christi, Texas, during the early 1980s.
Early Broadcasting Career
Storm began her career in radio, working at stations in Texas and Indiana. She gained early experience as a sportscaster and traffic reporter at KSRR 97 Rock in Houston.
During this time, she also hosted postgame shows for the Houston Rockets and Houston Astros.
In the late 1980s, she worked as a weekend sports anchor at WCNC-TV in Charlotte, further establishing herself in sports journalism.
Career Breakthrough
Storm’s national breakthrough came in 1989 when she joined CNN, becoming the first female host of “CNN Sports Tonight.”
During her time at CNN, she also hosted Major League Baseball preview programs and covered postseason games and spring training.
In 1990, she hosted the Goodwill Games on TBS.
NBC Sports
After leaving CNN in 1992, Storm joined NBC Sports, where she covered numerous major sports events.
From 1994 to 2000, she hosted NBC’s Major League Baseball coverage, becoming the first woman to serve as a solo host of a network sports package in the United States.
Between 1997 and 2002, she hosted NBA on NBC.
She also anchored coverage of major sporting events including:
- Wimbledon Championships
- French Open
- World Figure Skating Championships
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Storm also became the first play-by-play announcer for the WNBA when the league launched in 1997.
CBS and “The Early Show”
In 2002, Storm moved to CBS, where she co-hosted The Early Show.
During her time at the program, she covered major global events such as:
- Hurricane Katrina
- The 2004 and 2008 U.S. presidential elections
- The Iraq War
- The 7 July 2005 London bombings
She interviewed prominent figures including George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain, along with numerous celebrities and athletes.
ESPN and Later Career
Storm joined ESPN in 2008, becoming a regular anchor on SportsCenter.
She later hosted programs such as “ESPN Sports Saturday” and contributed to coverage of the NBA Finals.
In 2018, Storm joined Amazon Prime Video to work on Thursday Night Football alongside Andrea Kremer. The pair became the first all-female broadcasting duo to call an NFL game.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Hannah Storm married sportscaster Dan Hicks in 1994, and the couple has three daughters.
In December 2012, Storm suffered first- and second-degree burns in a propane grill accident at her home. She received treatment at Westchester Medical Center but returned to television less than a month later to co-host the Rose Parade broadcast.
Storm has also spoken publicly about the port-wine stain birthmark on her face and has worked to raise awareness about vascular birthmark conditions.
In 2008, she launched the Hannah Storm Foundation, which funds surgeries for children with vascular malformations.
Real Estate
In 2010, Storm and her husband purchased a home in Greenwich, Connecticut for $4.175 million. The property is now estimated to be worth around $6 million.
Before that purchase, the couple sold another Greenwich property for about $3.4 million, which they had originally bought in 2002 for $3.3 million.
Awards and Recognition
Storm has received multiple nominations for the Sports Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host, including nominations in 1998, 2000, and 2016.
In 2011, she was also honored with the Celebrated Mom Award from LifeWorx, Inc., recognizing her achievements both professionally and within the community.
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