The street commemorates Luke Thomas Flood, a major Chelsea land owner and a benefactor of the poor.
[3] Another former resident of Flood Street was the theatrical manager, director, teacher, and actor, George Devine CBE (1910–1966).
The Violet Melchett Children's Centre is located at 30 Flood Street.
[4] The Coopers Arms public house is at 87 Flood Street.
[5] The Rossetti Studios at 72 Flood Street, built as artists studios in 1894 in the Queen Anne style, are listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England as is the former Chelsea Garage at No.